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House passes roads, domestic violence bills Gov. Haley has threatened to veto roads bill THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015

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BY JIM HILLEY jim@theitem.com After returning from break Tuesday, the South Carolina House of Representatives quickly passed a domestic violence bill and on Wednesday passed a roads bill that would generate more than $400 million in additional annual revenue for roads and bridges The bill, which passed

87-20, would have drivers pay 10 cents more per gallon of gas and would offset the increase by giving taxpayers a $48 savings on their personal income tax. Gov. Nikki Haley has threatened to veto the bill because she’s looking for a larger tax break. “These are the priority projects that the Speaker of the House (Jay Lucas, R-Darlington) wanted us

to move forward on,” said Rep. David Weeks, D-Sumter. “We decided we were going to deal with it (the domestic violence bill) ... until we got it done,” he said. “There weren’t but about six or seven amendments which is unusual for a bill of this magnitude.” Lucas released a statement after the House passed H-3433, the Domestic Violence Reform

Act, saying the legislation would “put in place significant provisions to protect South Carolinians from domestic abuse. “Far too many South Carolinians have tragically lost their lives as a result of domestic violence,” Lucas said. “We have an obligation to protect every citizen by passing laws that will

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BY ADRIENNE SARVIS Adrienne@theitem.com The main floor of the Sumter County Civic Center was filled with 180 science projects from 162 students representing 25 elementary, middle and high schools during the South Carolina Independent School Association’s 2015 State Science Fair on Wednesday morning. Founded in 1965, SCISA is an accrediting organization for independent, private and church-affiliated schools throughout the state and a few schools in Georgia. Lyndi Bonnette, SCISA activities

director, said she was excited to see all of the students presenting during the science fair. She said SCISA hosts many athletic events at the Sumter County Civic Center throughout the year and plans to return to Sumter for more academic events in the future. Professors from local higher education institutions such as USC Sumter and Central Carolina Technical College judged the projects based on scientific thought, creative ability, technical skill, clarity, thoroughness and oral explanation. Projects were classified as either

Panel OKs bill requiring bodycams for all officers COLUMBIA (AP) — Legislation requiring all South Carolina police officers to wear body cameras was approved Wednesday by a Senate subcommittee after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black driver by a white North Charleston police officer added new urgency to the proposal. Under the bill’s language, every officer would have to have a camera less than a year after the proposal becomes law. But questions remain about how to pay for the cameras, the massive amount of data storage and the training. Legislative officials estimate it would cost $21 million in the first year, but senators said that’s just an educated guess and it could easily be more. They also gave no details on how they will pay for the cameras beyond asking the

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North Charleston Police Chief Eddie Driggers observes a moment of prayer during a service at Charity Missionary Baptist Church after the death of Walter Scott, the black driver who was fatally shot by a white police officer after he SEE PANEL, PAGE A5 fled a traffic stop April 12 in North Charleston.

general science, biological science, physical science, environmental science, team projects, behavioral science and computer/math science. First-, second- and third-place winners were chosen from among entries from each elementary, third through fifth grades; junior high school, sixth through eighth grades; and high school, ninth through 12 grad. And one overall winner was chosen from the three divisions. Alexandra Vincent, a fifth-grade student from Thomas Sumter

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Machinists may withdraw request for S.C. Boeing vote CHARLESTON — The Machinists union is considering withdrawing its request to hold a union vote next week for production workers at Boeing’s manufacturing operations in North Charleston where the aeronautics giant has a 787 Dreamliner assembly plant. Union spokesman Frank Larkin said Wednesday any decision would be “based on the results of the house polling effort that is currently underway to determine levels of support.” He said no decision has

been made but “it is something being considered.” He said there is no timetable for a decision. The Machinists petitioned the National Labor Relations Board last month to hold an April 21 election. Almost 3,200 of the approximately 7,500 Boeing workers in South Carolina are eligible to vote. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, a Republican, strongly opposes unions and has been urging workers to vote no. North

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Man injured among friends in alcohol-related gun incident A group of friends reportedly toyed with a handgun while drinking Tuesday night, leading to a shooting that wounded one man and led to another man’s arrest. Authorities at Sumter County Sheriff ’s Office are treating the incident as an accidental shooting. Reports indicate the ordeal unfolded about 11 p.m. at a Pinewood residence in the 7000 block of Connector Road. According to investigators, a 31-year-old man was wounded when a bullet went through both his legs. A sheriff’s office spokesman said there did not appear to be any sign that the shooting was intentional and noted that the gun was apparently being passed from one person to another when it misfired. “What we had was several people sitting around drinking in a home,” sheriff’s office spokesman Braden Bunch said. “Sounds like, for lack of a better term, they were playing with a gun.” The victim, whose identity was not released, was transported from the scene to Tuomey Regional Medical Center and later airlifted to Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, where he underwent surgery for non-life threatening injuries. Bunch said he remained there as of late Wednesday morning. Mark Floyd, 31, of 7089 Connector Road, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with the incident. Authorities said he was charged because he owned the gun involved in the accidental shooting. County records indicate a judge set his bail at $2,500 Wednesday and he was later released from Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center on a personal recognizance bond.

First responders recognized County honors five fire and EMS volunteers at banquet BY ADRIENNE SARVIS adrienne@theitem.com

Capt. Bill Boykin of Sumter County Fire Department was recognized as officer of the year for his strong leadership and discipline. Duggan said he has known Boykin for years and said it is always a pleasure to work with him. He said Boykin is detail oriented and organized, which is great for everyone in the department because equipment is always where it should be. “He’s definitely an asset to the department,” he said. Duggan said Boykin is also great to work beside because no one works for him but everyone works with him. Lance Cpl. Nick Rupert, who joined Sumter County EMS in 2012, was recognized as EMT intermediate of the year for his eagerness to help members of the community and for taking the advanced EMT course to improve his skills and abilities. Lt. Rebecca Harrington was recognized as paramedic of the year for her competent patient care. Harrington was also honored for training new employees, students and coworkers on the proper way to pro-

Five individuals were recognized for going above and beyond their normal volunteer duties to serve the Sumter community during the annual Sumter County Volunteer Fire and EMS Awards Banquet on April 9. Those who are recognized during the banquet were nominated by peers or supervisors and selected based on their call for service, job performance and dedication to duty, officials said. Volunteer firefighter Benjamin Goldman was recognized as firefighter of the year. “He has definitely excelled beyond what was expected of him,” Fire Battalion Chief Joey Duggan said. Duggan said the amount of classes and training that Goldman has attended is usually something done by career firefighters. He said Goldman attended classes during his time off while also continuing to work his normal job. He said if Goldman ever decided to pursue a career path in fire service, he would definitely be qualified.

vide quality care in the ambulance. Sumter County EMS Director Robert Hingst said he is proud of everyone in the department but is very impressed with the dedication of Pvt. Cody Dyson. Hingst said Dyson has attended about 90 percent of public outreach events on behalf of the department. “He’s very devoted and goals oriented,” he said. For his service, Dyson was recognized as the EMT of the year. Dyson, who has been with the department since July 2014, received his basic EMT certification while still in high school. Hingst said that is a big task to take on while in school because in order to become certified, Dyson had to take close to 600 hours of lecture and clinical experience. “Everyone in the department works hard, but these are the three highlights,” Hingst said. Duggan said the purpose of the banquet is to give volunteers a token of appreciation for the work that they do in Sumter. He said they deserve it because they put their lives at risk to help people they do not know.

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USC Sumter to honor 35 scholar program students Thirty-five students of USC Sumter’s Opportunity Scholars Program will be recognized during the second-annual TRiO Awards Night on Friday at 6 p.m. in Nettles Auditorium. OSP is a federal TRiO program that provides academic services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. The USC Sumter program provides free tutoring, cultural enrichment activities, staff mentors, transfer and advisement assistance and financial aid counseling for its members. Eligibility for the program is based on financial need, whether the individual is a first-generation college student or if the student has a disability. The first director of OSP, E.B. “Mac” McLeod Jr., will be the speaker for the ceremony. Lisa Rosdail, OSP director, said the celebration is a great addition to the other annual program activities and events. She said it will be nice to recognize the students for their achievements at the university.

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Wilson Hall third-grade student Dillon Bartlett helps load the van from the Sumter SPCA with donated items collected by the class. As part of a yearlong service project to benefit the Sumter Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Wilson Hall’s three third-grade classes collected more than $1,100 to donate to the organization. In addition to the monetary gift, the students collected hundreds of items for the SPCA. The donated items included dog and cat food, cleaning supplies, pet toys and linens.

Bird flu outbreak could head eastward in fall BY STEVE KARNOWSKI The Associated Press

CORRECTION In an article published Tuesday, April 12, The Sumter Item incorrectly identified Angelina Morales as owner of Ardis Tax Service. Morales is the owner of Chaser Tax Service. Ardis Tax Service is owned by Carie Ardis.

The fear is that if the virus isn’t already lurking in the Atlantic Flyway, it could spread there this fall when wild ducks fly south for the winter. Donna Carver, extension veterinarian at North Carolina State University, says producers there are preparing for the worst. H5N2 avian influenza has turned

MINNEAPOLIS — Some scientists say that eastern U.S. poultry producers should brace for the potential arrival of a deadly bird flu virus outbreak that farmers in the Midwest have struggled to stop.

up since December in poultry farms and wild birds in the Pacific and Central flyways. But it’s done the most damage in the Mississippi Flyway, especially in Minnesota, the country’s top turkey-producing state. Midwest and Ontario producers have lost more than 2 million turkeys and chickens since early March.

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POLICE BLOTTER CHARGE Larry Carr, 25, of Eastover, was arrested late Monday night and charged with driving under suspension, third offense, during a traffic safety checkpoint along Williams Street near Guignard Drive. STOLEN PROPERTY A 46-inch Sanyo flat-screen TV valued at $400; an Apex surround sound receiver valued at $150; two CD cases containing about 600 CDs valued at $2,500; wine and beer valued at $50; clothing, shoe and cologne items valued at $800; and various other CDs valued at $200 were reportedly stolen from a residence in the 700 block of Maney Street between 10:30 a.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. A 10-karat gold bracelet valued at $960 and a 10-karat necklace valued at $4,250 were reported stolen from a store in the 1000 block of Broad Street at 3:15 p.m. Saturday. A Husqvarna riding lawnmower valued at $1,800 was reportedly stolen from a storage shed in the first block of Bland Avenue between 11:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. A 2000 Haulmark 12-foot utility trailer valued at $2,900 and a 2004 Polaris Magnum 444 four-wheeler valued at $3,000 were reportedly stolen from a yard in the 700 block of Henderson Street between April 3 and 2:20 p.m. Friday. A Note 2 cell phone valued at $1,000 was reportedly stolen from a home in the 1500 block of Airport Road about 4:30 p.m. Monday. A vehicle valued at $8,000 was reportedly stolen from a home in the 2500 block of Lorentz Drive between 9:30 p.m. Sunday and 8:15 a.m. Monday. A 2006 Chevrolet Impala valued at $6,000 was reportedly stolen from an apartment complex parking lot in the 900 block of Miller Road just before 9:30 p.m. Monday.

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Wilson Hall Kindergarten students Sebastian Ahrens and Griffin Jones sing “I Have a Friend” to the crowd of more than 500 guests in the Nash Student Center. The Sumter private school’s 29th annual Grandfriends Day for students in preschool through sixth grade was held recently in the Nash Student Center. Grandparents and special guests were invited to tour the preschool, kindergarten and lower school classrooms during an open house. This was followed by a music program directed by lower school music teachers Frankie Eldridge and Jeanne Shaw. Kindergarten student Laila Williams performs “I’m So Glad to be Here” during the music program.

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EU alleges Google’s abuses hurt innovation BY RAF CASERT AND MICHAEL LIEDTKE The Associated Press BRUSSELS — The European Union’s escalating legal attack on Google is likely to ignite a debate about whether the Internet search leader makes life more convenient for consumers or abuses its power to squeeze out rivals who might have something better to offer. The contrasting views of Google’s business practices came into sharper focus Wednesday after Europe’s antitrust regulators challenged the Mountain View, California, company on two different fronts. Drawing upon a nearly fiveyear probe, the regulators filed a complaint alleging that Google has been improperly favoring its own shopping comparison service in its own search results. The charges could still be expanded to include other services highlighted in Google’s search results, such as travel recommendations and merchant reviews, mounting a challenge to the digital advertising system that generates most of the company’s revenue. As if that blow wasn’t enough, Europe’s regulators also announced they are opening a separate inquiry into whether Google has been illegally using its popular Android software to bully smartphone and tablet makers to feature Google’s products on their mobile devices. Google staunchly denied any wrongdoing, setting up a showdown that could still take years to resolve. The company has 10 weeks to respond to Wednesday’s complaint. Here are a few things to know for now.

GOOD OR BAD FOR CONSUMERS? For now at least, Europe’s case is focused on Google’s shopping comparison service, known as Google Shopping, which shows various products and prices when consumers make a search request indicating they are looking to buy something. Google Shopping consistently ranks at the top of Google’s search results page to the detriment of competitors, including U.K.-based Foundem and Ciao, owned by Microsoft. Both those rivals are among the companies that spurred the

EU’s investigation into Google. Regulators allege Google elevates its shopping service even when other options might have better deals. They maintain that Google Shopping is getting favorable treatment because the company wants it to succeed, unlike an earlier version called “Froogle,” which wasn’t pushed to the top of the search rankings. Google maintains that it is just trying to package its search results in a way that makes it easier for consumers to find what they want. But Google’s shopping comparison service doesn’t include all products in any category. Google began locking out some merchants in late 2012 when it began requiring an upfront payment — the equivalent of an ad — to be included in the index of the shopping comparison service. “People don’t realize there’s a pay-to-play element of Google Shopping,” said William Poundstone, author of “Are you Smart Enough to Work at Google?” “People tend to assume it’s more of a level playing field than what it really is.”

POWER PLAY The popularity of Google’s search engine is the main reason why European regulators are trying to force the company to change its ways. Google processes about 90 percent of the searches in the EU, compared to 66 percent in the U.S. “Dominant companies have a responsibility not to abuse their powerful market position,” said Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition commissioner. She contends Google is limiting the choices of European consumers and stifling innovation among smaller companies. Google maintains people use its search engine because of its reputation for delivering the best results. The company also points out that it is facing more competition than ever, including: other search engines such as Microsoft’s Bing and DuckDuckGo; e-commerce sites such as Amazon.com and eBay, where consumers go directly to compare products; mobile apps, where people increasingly spend their time online; and relatively new networking tools such as Pinterest that have unleashed new ways for people to discover intriguing ideas and products.

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Organic body products are seen at a Whole Foods in Washington. Consumer interest in the organic label continues to grow. The organic industry says U.S. sales of its products jumped 11 percent last year alone, to more than $39 billion, despite tight domestic supplies of organic ingredients. And the number of U.S. organic operations has grown by 250 percent since the government started certifying organic products 2002, according to new Agriculture Department data released Wednesday.

Prices don’t deter organic customers WASHINGTON (AP) — The higher price of organic foods and other products doesn’t seem to be deterring consumers: Sales jumped 11 percent last year, an industry report says. Sales of organics have been rapidly growing since the United States put strict rules in place and began certifying organic products in 2002. According to the Agriculture Department, the number of U.S. organic operations has more than tripled since then; the number grew 5 percent just last year. The Organic Trade Association estimated in a report released Wednesday that organics now make up almost

5 percent of total food sales in the United States, with sales for all organic products totaling more than $39 billion last year. As the industry has grown, giants like General Mills and Kellogg have entered the organic game and many small organic food companies have become large businesses. Laura Batcha, head of the trade association, says that growth has helped the industry move beyond a niche market. “The only way to create change is for there to be widespread adoption,” Batcha said. Organic foods generally are grown with fewer chemi-

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BILLS FROM PAGE A1 institute positive change. “This monumental reform legislation increases penalties to deter future assaults, protects the rights of all South Carolinians, promotes awareness through education and fundamentally attempts to transform our culture so that we can put an end to domestic abuse.” Weeks said there were some provisions that would have to be reconciled with the Senate version in conference committee. “We do have some very simi-

lar things that relate to the issue of guns, which of course is always one of the sticking points,” he said. “I think we will be able to come to a resolution with the Senate when the time comes.” Weeks said the House bill includes provisions not in the Senate bill to deal with the culture and climate that fosters domestic violence, including a provision for including domestic violence education in the fifth-grade comprehensive health class. “I don’t expect a lot of push back from the Senate on that,” he said. Weeks said the legislation

SCIENCE FROM PAGEA1 Academy, was awarded first place in the elementary division for biological science for her project titled “Taste Perception.” Alexandria poured apple juice into clear, unlabeled bottles and added different food coloring to each bottle except for one. Alexandria said 26 percent of her

PANEL FROM PAGE A1 Senate Finance Committee to find the money as it negotiates the budget this week. But passing the bill out of subcommittee was a symbolic step noted by the sponsors — many of them black Democrats who wrote the bill months ago before the April 4 shooting where officer Michael Slager fired eight shots at Walter Scott, killing him, as he ran from a traffic stop that started with a broken brake light. Slager has been charged with murder. “Over the last couple of days, the world has witnessed what happened in South Carolina,” said Democratic Sen. Marlon Kimpson, whose district includes where the North Charleston shooting happened. Scott’s family fully supports getting body cameras to police in part because they will help resolve discrepancies between police and civilian accounts of incidents. Cameras will keep both officers and suspects on their best behavior, said Democratic Rep. Justin Bamberg, a lawyer from Bamberg who also is representing Scott’s family. “It is not only good for the citizens, but it is good for law enforcement. A lot of good will come out of it,” Bamberg said.

test subjects tasted another flavor other than apple juice even though the color of the liquid was the only thing that was changed. Sixth-grader Wyatt Welch from Robert E. Lee Academy conducted an experiment to see if crickets can indicate changes in temperature. He put enclosed crickets in different rooms in his home for 30 minutes at different temperatures and counted

The bill still has a long way to go and faces plenty of questions. The House has yet to take up a similar measure. There are concerns about the privacy of taping people who aren’t arrested in private places such as their homes and whether some police videos shouldn’t be available under public records acts. Supporters promised to take those concerns up when the proposal goes before the Senate Judiciary Committee next Tuesday. South Carolina Crime Victims’ Council Director Laura Hudson also reminded senators about the excitement more than a decade ago when lawmakers made a similar push to put dashboard cameras in police cruisers. Many smaller police agencies still don’t have them. And the dashcams have complicated prosecuting some crimes such as driving under the influence, where charges can be tossed if an officer doesn’t read a suspect’s rights on camera or the driver stumbles out of the picture for too long, Hudson said. Some police agencies worry about the massive amount of data storage needed to keep entire shifts of video from all of their officers and how long they will have to store that information, especially when most of the footage is an officer on routine patrol.

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the number of chirps for a 15-second period and a one-minute period. Through his experiment, Wyatt concluded that crickets chirp more in 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit than at 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Other local award winners include: • Sarah Waldrop of Thomas Sumter Academy — second place in the senior physical science division; • Megan Bishoff of St. Anne Catho-

VOTE FROM PAGE A1 Charleston Mayor Keith Summey has also criticized the unionization effort. Boeing spokeswoman Candy Eslinger said Wednesday she would not be surprised if the union withdraws the petition, especially after what happened in its recent attempt to unionize Delta flight attendants. The union recently withdrew its request for a union

sary,” he said. “In rural areas we will have to start driving ox carts because the roads will be so bad.” McLeod said it was a “pipe dream” that any rural counties would opt in to the provision ceding roads to the counties with a promise of additional revenue. “The rural counties not only don’t want those roads, they can’t possibly afford to maintain those roads,” he said. It wasn’t clear whether the county transfer was a part of the roads bill that passed late Wednesday. The Associated Press contributed to this article.

lic School — third place in the junior environmental science division; • Grace Scott of Thomas Sumter Academy — second place in the senior environmental science division; • Devin Hasibar of Robert E. Lee Academy — second in the junior math/science division; and • Jackson Lowder of Robert E. Lee Academy — third place in the junior math/science division.

election for flight attendants. The National Mediation Board has referred that organizing drive to the Justice Department over questions about fraudulent signatures on cards asking for an election. Boeing workers have said people from out of town have been knocking on their doors to generate union support and “many of our teammates have told us directly that they don’t want or need union representation, and they want these

intrusive home visits to stop,” Eslinger said. While 30 percent of the workers in a potential bargaining unit must sign cards they want a union vote, a majority must approve union representation. If the Machinists withdraw their Boeing petition, it would be at least six months before an election could be held. If workers reject unionization in a vote, it would be at least a year before another vote.

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Your rent is about to go up More people hunting for apartments drive up cost jobs than 12 months ago. “The share of young adults with jobs has climbed in the past year, and that will help many of them move out of their parents’ LOS ANGELES — Living in an apartment? homes,” says Jed Kolko, chief economist at onExpect your rent to go up again. line real estate firm Trulia. “Most of them will Renting has gotten increasingly expensive be renters first.” during the last five years. The average U.S. rent More people vying for apartments helps drive has climbed 14 percent to $1,124 since 2010, acrents higher. And metropolitan areas with fastcording to commercial property tracker Reis Inc. That’s four percentage points faster than in- er job growth are generally seeing higher-thanaverage rent hikes as well. flation and more than double the rise in U.S. home prices during the same period. HOMEBUYING DELAYED Now, even with a surge in apartment construction, rents are projected to rise yet another Traditionally, renting has been a stepping 3.3 percent this year to an average $1,161, acstone toward homeownership. When rents rise, cording to Reis. While that’s slower than last tenants are motivated to buy sooner, especially year’s 3.6 percent increase, the broader upward when interest rates are near historic lows, as trend isn’t going away. they are now. “The only relief in sight is rents in the hottest But these days, renters are taking longer to markets are going to go up at a slower pace, but buy. The U.S. homeownership rate ended last they’re still going to go up,” says Hessam Nadji, year at a 19-year low of 64.4 percent. chief strategy officer at Marcus & Millichap, a Between higher rents taking a bigger bite out commercial real estate services firm. of the bank account and higher home prices, poThe main reason: More people than ever are tential buyers are having more trouble saving apartment hunting. for a down payment and qualifying for a mortYoung people who have been living with their gage. parents are increasingly finding jobs and movAnd many millennials, or 18- to 34-year-olds, ing out. Rising home prices are leading many simply prefer renting. long-time renters to stay put. That’s true for Alyssa Hankins, a marketing In addition, most of the new apartments com- and social media strategist in Los Angeles. She ing on the market are aimed at affluent tenants moved in February to a newly opened complex and carry higher-than-average rents. That’s eswhere rents range from $2,325 for a studio to pecially true in cities where new buildings are $5,920 for a two-bedroom unit. She wants to be going up in urban core areas, which means able to move quickly if a job opportunity comes builders need to recoup higher land and develup. opment costs. “It’s less about affordability and more about Consider Denver, where rents have increased flexibility,” says Hankins, 29. more than 5 percent a year since 2010 — 9.2 perWhen renters stay put, fewer apartments are cent in 2014 — according to Marcus & Millichap. available for new tenants, which in turn drives Of the 9,400 new apartment units added last up rents. year, 23 percent were in urban core areas. NEW APARTMENTS ARE PRICEY Competition for apartments means renters are less likely to be able to negotiate with landDevelopers added 238,000 apartments nationlords or win concessions such as a free month’s wide last year, a 14-year high, with another rent. 210,000 expected this year, according to Marcus Here’s a closer look at why apartment dwell& Millichap. ers will probably see rents go up for a sixth In theory, more apartment construction straight year. should help bring down rents because landlords would compete for tenants. But 80 percent of MORE JOBS, MORE COMPETITION new complexes, Nadji estimates, are high-end During the last recession, many workers who projects aimed at renters willing to pay a premilost their jobs moved in with relatives or took on um for amenities such as gourmet kitchens and concierge service. roommates. About 32 percent of U.S. adults How much of a premium? The average rent were living with roommates or adult family for apartments completed last year was $1,721. members in 2012, up from 27.4 percent in 2006, That’s 46 percent higher than the average apartaccording to Zillow, an online real estate firm. ment rent for older units, according to Marcus Stepped-up hiring has begun to reverse that & Millichap and data provider MPF Research. trend. About 2.8 million more Americans have

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Clyburn Golf Center hosts Girls Golf Day COLUMBIA — A special day is coming up for girls in the Columbia area who are interested in learning about golf. The James E. Clyburn Golf Center is hosting a Girls Golf Day on Saturday to help kick off its girls golf program. The center is named for Sumter native and U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn and is administered through a partnership between the Ladies Professional Golf Association Foundation and the United States Golf Association. Its programs focus on inspiring girls to feel confident, build positive self-esteem and live active and healthy lifestyles. Saturday’s event is free and is open to girls ages 5 through 17. It features coaching from collegiate and professional women golfers, including participants from The Golf Channel’s “The Big Break.” The deadline to register is Wednesday. For more information, visit www.TheFirstTeeColumbia.org.

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on here, but why allow this kind of cruelty at all in South Carolina?’’ Atwater asked. The S.C. bill does allow tattooing of livestock, fowl or wild animals. Pets can get permanent marks on them after having spay or neuter surgery, animal advocates say. “The difference between that and getting a tattoo is vanity,” said Taylor Wilson, a spokeswoman for Pawmetto Lifeline, a Columbia animal shelter. “That’s not being compassionate to your animal.” The House agriculture panel also will consider a separate bill Wednesday that would ban S.C. shelters from using carbon monoxide gas to euthanize animals. Lethal injections are considered a more humane practice. Lawmakers and animal advocates said they are unaware of any shelters using carbon monoxide in the state. “No one is using the ‘gas chamber,’ but there is nothing in the law that explicitly states you can’t,’’ Wilson said. “We want to make sure this never happens here.”

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school senior living in Clarendon, Sumter, Orangeburg, Berkeley or Calhoun counties who was accepted to a college. The scholarship was also open FROM STAFF REPORTS to any college student in the state who was majorThe 36th Annual Claren- ing in wildlife management, forestry, fisheries, don County Striped Bass marine biology or other Festival is just around the related fields focused on corner. environmental protection The fun actually starts or lake systems. College this week before the big students who applied did festival weekend with the not have to live in the fiveStriped Bass Festival county area. Poker Run, sponsored by The Black N Myld Band the Goat Island Boat Club, featuring Harry Blanding on Saturday from 9 a.m. to of Atlanta will provide the 5 p.m. at various locations musical entertainment and finishing up at John from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on C. Land III Landing in Friday. Summerton. Live music Saturday, April 25, will will be provided by 4-Way be a busy day. The Striped Stop Band at the landing. Bass Festival Parade will For more information, take place in downtown visit www.goatislandboatManning at 10 a.m. The club.com or call (803) 460parade will travel down 1883. Brooks and Boyce streets. The Striped Bass FestiThere will be val Pageant a truck and car will also take show sponplace Saturday, FIND OUT MORE sored by Sumstarting at 5 ter Cruisers p.m. for babies For more information on throughout the to 6-year-olds the festival visit www. clarendoncounty.com or day. There will and 8 p.m. for contact the Chamber at also be a chilages 7 and (803) 435-4405. dren’s art older. The show. event will be A boat show held at Weldon will take place Auditorium. The Manning Lions Club from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., sponAnnual Fish Fry will be on sored by Berkeley Outdoors. Thursday, April 23, from Three local dance 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Manning schools will perform at the Restaurant. gazebo from 12:30 p.m. to Most of the festival’s 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. events will take place FriThere also will be a tracday, April 24, through Suntor pull organized by the day, April 26. Opening ceremonies will Lakeside Pullers at 2 p.m. Saturday at 4315 Nelson be held at Clarendon Ferry Road in Summerton. County Gazebo on Mill Street in Manning starting Gates open at noon. For more information, contact at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The Floyd McLeod at (803) 481ceremonies will include praise dancers, performers 4659. The Santee Cooper Open from Grace Christian FelTeam Fishing Tournalowship Church and a ment will also take place “Kiss My Striped Bass” on Saturday, April 25, at event. There will also be a John C. Land III Landing special sponsors-only cain Summerton. First place tered event in which a wristband will be required will receive a prize of $5,000. The total payout is for admission. Anyone inmore than $20,000. The terested in being a festival entry fee is $150, plus a sponsor should contact $10 option for big fish. EnClarendon County Chamtries received after April ber of Commerce at (803) 22 will be charged a $25 435-4405. late fee. Registration is The winner of the Goat available at Santee AutoIsland Boat Club annual motive on S.C. 261 in Manscholarship will be anning, (803) 433-5400, or at nounced at the opening the Chamber, 19 N. Brooks ceremonies. The scholarSt. in Manning. ship was open to any high

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Participants release balloons in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Clarendon County Guardian ad Litem held the Second-Annual Candlelight Awareness Ceremony at Clarendon County Gazebo on April 9. Keynote speaker state Sen. Kevin L. Johnson, D-Manning, addressed the crowd.

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Abuse Prevention Month, Clarendon County Guardian ad Litem Program held the Second-Annual Candlelight Awareness Ceremony at Clarendon County Gazebo on April 9. Keynote speaker state Sen.

Kevin L. Johnson, D-Manning, encouraged those in attendance to not only recognize the month, but also to strive to prevent child abuse. “Child abuse is not always physical; it can also be emotional,” Johnson said. “We live in a society where many children are neglected. The trauma that children receive from those experiences can last a lifetime.” Johnson said the number of child abuse cases throughout the nation is staggering and that there is a fine line between discipline and abuse. “Some of the children who grow up in such an environ-

ment may become abusers themselves,” he said. “Protecting our children is a primary responsibility of all of us.” “The mission of South Carolina Department of Social Services is to efficiently and effectively serve the citizens of the state by ensuring the safety of children and adults who cannot protect themselves and assisting families to achieve stability through child support, child care, financial and other temporary benefits while transitioning into employment,” according

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Bookmobile gives everyone access to county library BY KONSTANTIN VENGEROWSKY konstantin@theitem.com Can’t get to the library? Not to worry because the library will come to you. Tuesday was National Bookmobile Day, an annual celebration of the contributions of the nation’s bookmobiles and the professionals who make bookmobile outreach possible in their communities, according to the American Library Association’s website. This week is also National Library Week, a national observance sponsored by the association and libraries across the country. Since 2006, the Harvin Clarendon County Mobile Library has traveled

throughout the county, reaching everyone from Manning to Summerton, Turbeville and Paxville. Not everyone has the opportunity to travel to the library in Manning, and thanks to the mobile library, they don’t have to. Each location gets at least two stops a month, but there may be more depending on the needs of each area, said Patricia Ragin, the library’s outreach service coordinator. Ragin operates the bookmobile with Elaine Gerow, assistant outreach coordinator, and Jennifer Jean, public services librarian. The process works exactly the same as going to the library. A patron comes in, finds what he or

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Patricia Ragin, left, Harvin Clarendon County Library’s outreach service coordinator, flips through a book with Jennifer Jean, public services librarian, at the library’s bookmobile. Tuesday was National Bookmobile Day.

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BRIEFS HEAVENLY STARS WILL CELEBRATE 39 YEARS The Heavenly Stars of Manning will celebrate its 39th anniversary at 4 p.m. Sunday at F.E. DuBose Career Center on Sumter Highway in Alcolu. Doors will open at 3 p.m. In addition to the Heavenly Stars, many other groups and choirs will perform.

DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY MEETING The monthly meeting of Clarendon Chapter 1770 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be held at the Council on Aging Building on Church Street in Manning at 5 p.m. Monday. UDC is open to any female descendants of Confederate soldiers. Chapter members can assist interested persons in getting an application and genealogy processed. Contact Janet Cercopely at (803) 478-3967.

LIBRARY CLOSING FOR FESTIVAL EVENTS The Harvin Clarendon County Library will close for Striped Bass Festival events on Saturday, April 25, and reopen on Monday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The book drop will be available for return of unrestricted materials.

LIBRARY OFFERS AMNESTY FOR LATE RETURNS The Harvin Clarendon County Library, in conjunction with the celebration of National Library Week, will feature an Amnesty Week for all library patrons with overdue materials. Patrons returning overdue materials today through April 18 will have those late fines deleted from their records.

GOLF TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER WILL BE HELD Clarendon Health System will sponsor a golf tournament fundraiser for Relay for Life on Friday, April 24, at Shannon Greens Golf Course, Manning. The Captain’s Choice tourney with 4-man teams will begin at 11 a.m. with a picnic lunch. The shotgun start is set for 11:45 a.m. A reception will follow the tournament. The fee is $50 for each player with hole sponsorships at $300. Contact Johnnie Gilley at (803) 478-2323 or (803) 460-6724.

ANNUAL DINNER WILL HONOR SURVIVORS The Annual Survivor Dinner honoring all Clarendon County cancer survivors will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 27, at Manning First Baptist Church on Boyce Street.

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Clarendon County Council approved first reading of the proposed 2016 fiscal year budget at its meeting Monday. Clarendon County Chief Financial Officer Lynden Anthony presented council with a general fund budget of $20.3 million at first reading. Anthony said the county’s total budget for 2016, including general fund, special purpose districts and debt service, at first reading amounts to $25 million. The total budget deficit at first reading is $615,822. Eight entities addressed Clarendon County Council concerning the budget including the Auditor’s Office, clerk of court, coroner, probate judge, treasurer, Voters Registration/Election Commission, solicitor and Third Circuit public defender. Third Circuit Public Defender Jack Howle asked for an increase of $42,000 for additional staff resources. The pub-

AWARENESS FROM PAGE A8 to the department’s website. Clarendon County Department of Social Services’ Amanda Graham said there are seven licensed foster homes in Clarendon County. Also, Clarendon County DSS is working on 14 family preservation cases involving 31 children, she said. Everyone attending the event was given a blue ribbon. Yolanda Debra Wilson, executive director of YWCA Upper Lowlands, said the blue ribbon has been widely recognized as a national symbol of child abuse prevention since the early 1990s. Wilson also spoke on the transitional housing the YWCA provides for domestic violence survivors. Wilson said there is a safe house shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and family violence in Sumter. The program also included lighting of memory candles and a balloon release. Students from Clarendon School Districts 1 and 2 sang Michael

At its meeting Monday, council also: • acting as Clarendon County Transportation Committee, approved a request to purchase reconstituted asphalt in an amount not to exceed $75,000; • approved Turbeville’s road improvements at the intersections of Smith, Park and Calvert streets, Morris Street and Dogwood Street; • approved City of Manning sidewalk request; • approved improvements to Alfred Henry Drive and Pringle Road; • approved a law enforcement assistance and support

lic defender’s office has two full-time assistant public defenders. The two public defenders cover cases in Clarendon, Sumter and Lee counties. Howle said an additional public defender would help speed up the process with a high volume of cases.

Jackson’s 1985 song “We are the World.” Guardian ad litem advocates, nearly 2,600 volunteers, serve more than 10,000 children in South Carolina, working as an extra set of eyes for a child’s well-being, said Celestine J. Cooper, program coordinator for the Clarendon County Guardian ad Litem program. Volunteers bridge the gap between foster children, DSS and the court system, she said. For more information on the Clarendon County Guardian ad Litem program, contact Cooper at (803) 435-8012. For more information on Sumter/Lee/Williamsburg Guardian ad Litem program, contact Keisha N. White, program coordinator, at (803) 773-9771.

contract between Clarendon County Detention Center and City of Myrtle Beach; • approved a resolution to approve a law enforcement assistance and support agreement between Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office, Darlington County Sheriff’s Office and Florence County Sheriff’s Office; • approved a resolution to support finding solutions to funding needs for roads and bridges; • approved a resolution declaring April as Fair Housing Month; and • approved a request to appoint Antoinette PostellNelson from Summerton to serve on the Clarendon County Library Board for a term of four years.

Third Circuit Solicitor Ernest “Chip” Finney III requested an additional $12,000 for a raise for two assistant solicitors and an office manager. He said there was an increase in the amount of cases going to trial in 2014. “We tried 11 murder cases in Claren-

don County in 2014,” he said. County council will have second reading and a public hearing in May. The county’s three school districts will be given an opportunity to present their budgets. The third and final reading will be held in June. Council meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Clarendon County Administration Building, 411 Sunset Dr. in Manning. Special proclamations were made by state Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, in honor of Clarendon County Magistrate Judge Billy Geddings, who is retiring. Johnson also recognized Clarendon County School Board member James Pringle, who is retiring. Clarendon County Council Chairman Dwight Stewart recognized Clarendon Behavioral Health Services Executive Director Ann Kirven, who celebrated her 40th anniversary with the agency on March 28. Kirven was the first director hired for the agency.

Christian Dow, of Manning Boy Scout Troop No. 316, lights a candle for Guardian ad Litem volunteers Eydie McCombs, center, and Kathleen Lawson Gibson at the Second-Annual Candlelight Awareness Ceremony at Clarendon County Gazebo on April 9.

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“Willow,” left, is a 6-month-old female Australian Shepherd/ Lab mix that has had her age-appropriate shots and has been spayed. She is good on a leash and likes other dogs. She loves to play with her brother, Thorin. Stop by and see the new puppies at A Second Chance Animal Shelter at 5079 Alex Harvin Highway, Manning.

“Andy” is a 3½-year-old male tan-andwhite Chihuahua mix weighing about 7 pounds, and he has been neutered. He loves to be petted and gets along with other dogs and cats. He was found roaming the roads. He is up to date on his shots and is heartworm negative. A Second Chance Animal Shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact the shelter at (803) 473-7075, or visit http://asecondchanceanimalshelter.com.

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Beer & Wine License Notice Of Application Notice is hereby given that PAS Enterprises, Inc. intends to apply to the South Carolina Department of Revenue for a license permit that will allow the sale ON premises consumption of Beer, Wine and Liquor at 2742 Paxville Hwy Manning, SC 29102. To object to the issuance of this permit / license, written protest must be postmarked no later than April 25, 2015. For a protest to be valid, it must be in writing, and should include the following information: (1) the name, address and telephone number of the person filing the protest; (2) the specific reasons why the application should be denied; (3) that the person protesting is willing to attend a hearing (if one is requested by the applicant); (4) that the person protesting resides in the same county where the proposed place of business is located or within five miles of the business; and (5) the name of the applicant and the address of the premises to be licensed. Protests must be mailed to: S.C. Department of Revenue, ATTN: ABL, P.O. Box 125, Columbia, South Carolina 29214; or Faxed to: (803) 896-0110.

Notice of Sale NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-14-389 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON Branch Banking and Trust Company Plaintiff, -vsAnthony R. Oliver, Jr., Traci Oliver, William T. Geddings, Sr., South Carolina Department of Revenue, and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Branch Banking and Trust Company vs. Anthony R. Oliver, Jr., Traci Oliver, William T. Geddings, Sr., South Carolina Department of Revenue, and South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I, Frances Ricci Land Welch, as Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on May 4, 2015, at 11:00 am, at the Clarendon County Administration Building, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning, SC 29102, to the highest bidder: ALL that certain piece, parcel or lot of land with the improvements thereon situate, lying and being in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, being designated as Lot No. 65, on plat of LakeVue Lands Subdivision, Section II by R.G. Mathis. RLS, dated April 28, 1992, and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Clarendon County in Plat Book 44, at page 26, reference being made to said plat, which plat is incorporated herein by reference, for a more complete and accurate description; be all measurements a little more or less. This being the same property conveyed to Anthony R. Oliver, Jr. by Deed from W.T. Geddings, Sr. and A. Roger Oliver dated November 27, 2006 and recorded December 14, 2006 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County, South Carolina in Book A0641 at Page 132. Thereafter, Anthony R. Oliver, Jr. conveyed a one-half (1/2) interest in said property to Traci L. Oliver by Deed dated March 23, 2007 and recorded April 3, 2007 in Book A0654 at Page 139.

TMS #: 197-01-06-013-00 Physical Address: 1129 Landing Rd., Manning, SC 29102 Mobile Home: 1990 Horton Summit Vin # H78438GL&R

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the sale, and notice is given that the Plaintiff may waive in writing the deficiency judgment prior to the sale; and that should the Plaintiff elect to waive a deficiency judgment, without notice other than the announcement at the sale and notice in writing to the debtor defendant(s) that a deficiency judgment has been waived and that the sale will be final, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

Sunset Drive, Manning, SC 29102, to the highest bidder:

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 10.00% per annum. Frances Ricci Land Welch Special Referee for Clarendon County Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

NOTICE OF SALE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CASE NO. 2014-CP-14-523 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CLARENDON Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. Plaintiff, -vsRoland L. Benoit (deceased), The Estate of May E. Benoit , Brandon Benoit individually and as personal representative of The Estate of May E. Benoit, The Estate of Jeannette Ann Benoit, Brandon Benoit individually and as personal representative of The Estate of Jeanette Ann Benoit, Tuomey Regional Medical Center, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, and any and all persons claiming any right, title, estate or interest in real estate described in the Complaint any unknown adults being as a class designated as John Doe, and any unknown infants or persons under disability being as a class designated as Richard Roe, Defendant(s) BY VIRTUE of a judgment heretofore granted in the case of Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc. vs. Roland L. Benoit (deceased), The Estate of May E. Benoit , Brandon Benoit individually and as personal representative of The Estate of May E. Benoit, The Estate of Jeannette Ann Benoit, Brandon Benoit individually and as personal representative of The Estate of Jeanette Ann Benoit, Tuomey Regional Medical Center, South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, I, Frances Ricci Land Welch, as Special Referee for Clarendon County, will sell on May 4, 2015, at 11:00 am, at the Clarendon County Administration Building, 411

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All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land lying, being and situate in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina, containing 28.68 acres, more or less, with the exception of the 2.44 acre portion being know as Lot 6 as designated on a plat of Wilson subdivision prepared by Thomas B. Richardson, SCPLS No. 8612, dated August 15, 1998 and recorded in the Office of The RMC for Clarendon County in Plat Book A45, page 3; said lot having such size, shape, metes, courses, and distances as will by reference to said plat more fully appear. This being the same property, less lot 6, conveyed to William L. Wilson by deed of E. W. Odom dated June 2, 1998 and recorded June 2, 1998 in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County in Book A0347, at Page 275; a portion designated as Lot 6 of said property was then conveyed to Roland L. Benoit and Mary E. Benoit by deed of William L. Wilson dated May 10, 2005 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Clarendon County at Book A0571 at page 290 which incorrectly described Lot 6 as consisting of the entire 28.68 acres as opposed to it being a portion of said acreage. This deed is for the purpose of clarifying that the property described in the deed found in Book A0571 at page 290 was not the entire 28.68 acres, but only a portion of this acreage designated as Lot 6. LESS All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land situate, lying and being in the County of Clarendon, State of South Carolina and being set forth and shown as Lot 6 containing 2.44 acres, more or less, designated as Lot 6 on a Plat of Wilson Sub-Division 28.68 acres total, prepared by Thomas B. Richardson, SCPLS No 8612, dated August 15, 1998 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Clarendon County in Plat Book A45, Page 3; said lot having such size, shape, metes, courses, and distances and will by reference to said plat more fully appear.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES SUBJECT TO CLARENDON COUNTY TAXES TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Special Referee may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). No personal or deficiency judgment being demanded, the bidding will not remain open after the date of sale, but compliance with the bid may be made immediately.

All persons having claims against the following estates MUST file their claims on FORM #371ES with the Probate Court of Clarendon County, the address of which is 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, SC 29102, within eight (8) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors or within one (1) year from date of death, whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such persons shall be forever barred as to their claims. All claims are required to be presented in written statements on the prescribed form (FORM #371ES) indicating the name and address of the claimant, the basis of the claim, the amount claimed, the date when the claim will become due, the nature of any uncertainty as to the claim, and a description of any security as to the claim.

Estate:

The successful bidder will be required to pay interest on the amount of the bid from the date of sale to date of compliance with the bid at the rate of 7.650% per annum.

Gladys Mae Benehaley #2015ES1400082 Personal Representative: Belford D. Benenhaley 4758 Salem Road New Zion, SC 29111 04/16/15 - 04/30/15

Frances Ricci Land Welch Special Referee for Clarendon County

Estate:

Theodore von Keller, Esquire B. Lindsay Crawford, III, Esquire Sara Hutchins, Esquire Jonathan Riddle, Esquire Columbia, South Carolina Attorney for Plaintiff

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Being the same property conveyed to Roland L. Benoit and May E. Benoit by deed dated May 10, 2005 and being recorded May 17, 2005 in Book A0571 at Page 290. See also Corrective deed filed February 9, 2007 and being recorded in Book A0648 at Page 00235. See also Corrective deed filed March 12, 2007 and being recorded in Book A0652 at Page 00007.

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TERMS OF SALE: The successful bidder, other than the Plaintiff, will deposit with the Special Referee at conclusion of the bidding, five (5%) of his bid, in cash or equivalent, as evidence of good faith, the same to be applied to purchase price in case of compliance, but to be forfeited and applied first to costs and then to Plaintiff's debt in the case of noncompliance. Should the last and highest bidder fail or refuse to make the required deposit at the time of the bid or comply with the other terms or the bid within twenty (20) days, then the Special Referee may resell the property on the same terms and conditions on some subsequent Sales Day (at the risk of the former highest bidder). A personal or deficiency judgment having been demanded by the Plaintiff, the sale of the subject property will remain open for thirty (30) days pursuant to Section 15-39-720, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976; provided, however, that the Court recognizes the option reserved by the Plaintiff to waive such deficiency judgment prior to

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uried in the rich and sometimes sordid history of common hygiene products is a brief period where manufacturers found ways to incorporate a new, exciting chemical element into their products. The name of this advantageous cleaning agent? Radium. In the early 1900s, some manufacturers threw the radioactive element in almost everything: face cream, toothpaste and even, ahem, suppositories. A radioactive toothpaste made in Germany touted among its benefits, the advent of dazzling white teeth, which I’m sure occurred right before the user’s teeth fell out. It wasn’t long before people discovered that radium was a highly destructive ingredient that produced catastrophic harm. The trend quickly died. It seems this attempt to enhance a product by adding an unnecessary element actually backfired, causing untold harm to those who partook. In an effort to stifle declining attendance numbers, some churches run to comparable decisions to become trendier. Church leaders upgrade technology and programming to fit the perceived need of those regularly refusing church services. Instead of making the message

Two-thirds of millennials say church is “a place to find answers to live a meaningful life,” according to the Barna Group. If we are trying to reach the younger generation with flash, then our aim has been off. Trends are a false pursuit as they tend to cloud our focus of what the church’s true purpose is. I’m not saying that we need to forgo contemporary practices or that we shouldn’t renovate our houses of worship. I’m saying the bulk of our efforts should be spent studying Scripture so that we have something other than a bookstore in the lobby to offer, say, the hipster in the throes of divorce. This is a game changer in terms of how we do ministry. It means we should stop blaming our church’s aesthetics or the fact that we don’t have the most contemporary worship service. Our greatest efforts should be putting our faith into context understood by this and future generations. Let’s make faith about the ground-breaking love and mercy of an Almighty God to his children. From that core understanding, let us then move forward in making faith relevant to future generations. Email Jamie H. Wilson at faithmatterssumter@gmail.com

more relevant and finding ways to connect on a personal level with these people, we dress in skinjeans and Faith Matters ny invest in a JAMIE H. new light bar WILSON for the sanctuary stage. Cool places attract cool people. That’s what young people want in a modern church, right? In an attempt to bolster sagging attendance rates, we adopt a modus operandi that basically says, “We’re relevant!” Actually, we scream that last part by creating an environment that forces the marriage of the trendy aspect of modern culture and the message of faith, which is often an afterthought. In actuality, this movement among churches could prove more harmful than helpful. Recent research reveals that this target audience isn’t necessarily looking for appearance as much as substance. Shocking, right? In a survey that asked millennials to choose the most attractive worship service setting, just under half picked a traditional church setting – pews, religious icons and altar.

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separation of church and state provisions in the state and federal constitutions. The legislation’s sponsor, freshman Rep. Jerry Sexton, disputed Slatery’s opinion. Sexton insisted that his bill would memorialize the Bible’s role in Tennessee’s history and would not establish any religion.

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WHITE HOUSE WILL HOST GOSPEL CELEBRATION WASHINGTON — President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have welcomed top recording artists to the White House for a celebration of gospel music. Aretha Franklin, Lyle Lovett, Shirley Caesar, Emmylou Harris and Darlene Love were among the artists participating in Tuesday night’s concert, which the president said would “bring some church to the White House.” It will be broadcast nationwide by PBS on June 26.

VATICAN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE WILL OPEN NEW YORK — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Kimoon will open a key Vatican meeting this month on Pope Francis’ highly anticipated teaching document on climate change. The U.N. chief will join American economist Jeffrey Sachs and the pope’s top representative on the environment, Cardinal Peter Turkson, at the April 28 event. Turkson helped write the first draft of the pope’s upcoming encyclical on global warming and the environment. Organizers say this month’s “Protect the Earth, Dignify Humanity” event will highlight the moral dimensions of environmental protection ahead of the encyclical’s release this summer. Organizers say they aim to build a global religious movement to battle climate change.

TENNESSEE HOUSE MULLS RECOGNIZING BIBLE NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A small-town Republican’s proposal to make the Bible the official book of Tennessee is being opposed by leaders of his own party, including Gov. Bill Haslam, with the House delaying a scheduled vote on the measure. A sometimes raucous floor debate Tuesday followed a legal opinion by state Attorney General Herbert Slatery saying the bill would violate

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WASHING WINTER AWAY

Sumter Seventh-Day Adventist 103 N Pike West 775-4455 Pastor Harry Robinson Sat. Sch: 9:15 am, Worship: 11:00 am Tues Bible Study 7 pm www.sumter22.adventistchurchconnect.org

Anglican Church of the Holy Comforter 213 N. Main Street 803-773-3823 The Rev. Marcus Adam Kaiser Sunday Services 8:30 am (Rite 1) & 11:00 am (Rite ll) in the Sanctuary www.holycomforter.net

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n spring our spirits are awash with excitement. The coats are back in the closet. We feel as light and free as the first birds on our bird feeder. Though spring returns every year, that first warm day, the birth of a new generation of baby bulbs…and baby birds, all make it seem surprisingly new. Maybe you have forgotten what it is to feel light and free. Spring can enter your heart and wash away the coldness of winter, whatever the weather or the season. With God, all is renewed. Worship Him and discover His strength and peace.

Church of the Holy Cross 335 North Kings Hwy (Hwy 261 N) 803-494-8101 Father Michael E. Ridgill, C.F.S.B. Sunday School 9:00 am Mass 10:00 am

1 Peter 1:1-25

First Assembly of God 1151 Alice Drive * 773-3817 www.sumterﬁrstag.org Jason Banar, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship: 10:30 am

Baptist - Missionary Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church 803 S Harvin St. * 775-4032 Marion H Newton, Pastor Sunday Worship: 7:45 & 10:45 am Sunday Youth Service: 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm

Weekly Scripture Reading 1 Peter 1 Peter 1 Peter 3:1-22 4:1-19 5:1-14

2 Peter 1:1-21

2 Peter 2:1-22

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Mon. - Thurs. Chapel 9 am Morning Prayer Wed. Chapel 11:00 qm - Bible Study 12 pm Mass

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1 Peter 2:1-25

Salem Missionary Baptist Church 320 West Fulton Street 803-775-8054 Rev. Lei Ferguson Washington Sun. School 9:00 am Praise Worship 9:55 am Worship 10:00 am

Baptist - Southern Grace Baptist Church 219 W Calhoun St * 778-6417 Dr. Stephen Williams S.S. 9:45 am; Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship/Bible Study 6:30 pm Wed. Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study: 6:30 pm

Hickory Road Baptist Church 1245 Cherryvale Dr 803-494-8281 Dr. Ron Taylor Pastor Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 10:55 am Long Branch Baptist Church 2535 Peach Orchard Rd. Dalzell 803-499-1838 Pastor Jonathan Bradshaw Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am Sun Evening Worship 6:00 pm Wed Mid Week Service 7:00 pm Shaw Heights Baptist Church 2030 Peach Orchard Rd 499-4997 Rev. Robert White Pastor Sunday School: 9:45 am Sunday Worship:11 am & 6 pm

Catholic - Roman Lutheran - ELCA Non-Denominational The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Anne Site 216 E Liberty St • 803-773-3524 Fr. Thomas Burke, C.S.S.R. Weekend Masses: Sat Vigil 5 pm Sun. 9:00 and 11:30 am Mass

The Catholic Community of Sumter, St. Jude Site 611 W. Oakland Ave • 773-9244 www.stjudesumtersc.org Fr. Charles Michael Donovan, C.S.S.R. Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sun. Euch.: 9:00, 11:30 am, 1 pm (Spanish)

St James Lutheran Church 1137 Alice Dr, Sumter 773-2260 / www.stjamessumter.org Pastor Keith Getz Sunday Worship: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am

Calvary Christian Outreach Ministry - “Multi-Cultural” 220 Hasel Street, Sumter, SC (Sumter School District Annex Building) Sunday Worship 11:00 am LaShonda McElveen, Pastor

Lutheran - NALC

Christ Community Church(CCC) 525 Oxford St, Sumter 803-934-9718 Sun. Worship 10:00 am (Patriot Hall)

Immanuel Lutheran Church 140 Poinsett Drive • 803-883-1049 Pastor Gary Blobaum Worship Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Wed Bible Class: 7:00 pm

Church of Christ Methodist - United

Plaza Church of Christ 1402 Camden Hwy. • 905-3163 Stewart Schnur cell 361-8449 Sunday School: 10 am Sunday Worship: 11 am & 6 pm Wed. Bible Class: 7 pm

Interdenominational City of Refuge Church 16 Carolina Ave 938-9066 Barbara & Johnny Davis Sun School 10:00 am Worship 11:15 am Bible Study (Wed.) 7:00 pm www.cityofrefugeministry.com

Spiritual Life Christian Center 4672 Broad St. Ext • 968-5771 Pastors Randolph & Minerva Paige Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00 pm Victory Full Gospel Interdenominational Church 601 Pitts Rd • 481-7003 Joann P. Murrill, Pastor Sunday Worship: 11:00 am Youth Bible Study 7:00 pm

First Church of God 1835 Camden Rd • 905-5234 www.sumterfcg.org Ron Bower, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:30 am Sunday School: 9:30 am

Aldersgate United Methodist 211 Alice Dr • 775-1602 Dr. Webb Belangia, Reverend Traditional Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:15 am Contemporary 11:15 am

Greater St. Paul Church 200 Watkins Street 803-778-1355 Founder Bishop W.T. English Sunday School - 10:30 am Worship - 11:30 am Evangelistic Service 6:30 pm Wed. Mid Week Service - 7:30 pm

Bethel United Methodist Church 5575 Lodebar Rd • 469-2452 Rev. Jeremy Howell Sunday Worship: 8:30 & 11 am Sunday School: 10 am www.yourbethel.org BMethodist@ftc-i.net

Sumter Bible Church 420 South Pike West, Sumter 803-773-8339 • Pastor Ron Davis Sunday School 10:00 am Worship 11:00 am & 6:30 pm Wed. Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 pm

St John United Methodist Church 136 Poinsett Dr * 803-773-8185 www.stjohnumcsumter.com Rev. J. Robert (Bob) Huggins Sunday School 9:45 am Worship 11:00 am Wed. Night Supper/Bible Study 6:30 pm

Sumter First Pentecostal Holiness Church 2609 McCrays Mill Rd • 481-8887 S. Paul Howell, Pastor Sunday School: 10:00 am Sunday Worship: 10:45 am & 6:00 pm Wed. Bible Study/Youth Group: 7:00 pm

Presbyterian USA First Presbyterian Church of Sumter 9 W Calhoun St (at Main St.) (803) 773-3814 • info@fpcsumter.org Interim Pastor Rev. Ray Fancher Sunday School (all ages) 9:30 a.m. Hospitality/Fellowship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. (classes for all ages) Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

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Turkey recalls ambassador over pope’s Armenia genocide words BY NICOLE WINFIELD The Associated Press VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Sunday marked the 100th anniversary of the slaughter of Armenians by calling the massacre by Ottoman Turks “the first genocide of the 20th century” and urging the international community to recognize it as such. Turkey immediately responded by recalling its ambassador and accusing Francis of spreading hatred and “unfounded claims.” Francis issued the pronouncement during a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica commemorating the centenary that was attended by Armenian church leaders and President Serge Sarkisian, who praised the pope for calling a spade a spade and “delivering a powerful message to the international community.” “The words of the leader of a church with 1 billion followers cannot but have a strong impact,” he told The Associated Press. Historians estimate that up to 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks around the time of World War I, an event widely viewed by scholars as the first genocide of the 20th century. Turkey, however, denies a genocide took place. It has insisted that the toll has been inflated and that those killed were victims of civil war and unrest. Francis defended his words by saying it was his duty to honor the memory of the innocent men, women and children who were “sense-

lessly” murdered by Ottoman Turks. “Concealing or denying evil is like allowing a wound to keep bleeding without bandaging it,” he said. He said similar massacres are under way today against Christians who because of their faith are “publicly and ruthlessly put to death — decapitated, crucified, burned alive — or forced to leave their homeland,” a reference to the Islamic State group’s assault against Christians in Iraq and Syria. Francis called on the world community, heads of state and international organizations to recognize the truth of what transpired to prevent such “horrors” from repeating themselves, and to oppose all such crimes “without ceding to ambiguity or compromise.” Turkey has fiercely lobbied to prevent countries, including the Holy See, from officially recognizing the Armenian massacre as genocide and reacted strongly to Francis’ declaration. “The pope’s statement, which is far from historic and legal truths, is unacceptable,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu tweeted. “Religious positions are not places where unfounded claims are made and hatred is stirred.” The Foreign Ministry summoned the Vatican’s envoy in Ankara, and then announced it was recalling its own ambassador to the Vatican for consultations. In a statement, the ministry said the Turkish

people would not recognize the pope’s statement “which is controversial in every aspect, which is based on prejudice, which distorts history and reduces the pains suffered in Anatolia under the conditions of the First World War to members of just one religion.” It accused Francis of deviating from his message of peace and reconciliation during his November visit to Turkey. Several European countries recognize the massacres as genocide, though Italy and the United States, for example, have avoided using the term officially given the importance they place on Turkey as an ally. The Holy See, too, places great importance in its relationship with the moderate Muslim nation, especially as it demands that Muslim leaders condemn the Islamic State group slaughter of Christians. But Francis’ willingness to rile Ankara with his words showed once again that he has few qualms about taking diplomatic risks for issues close to his heart. And the massacre of Armenians is indeed close to the Vatican’s heart given that Armenia is held up as the first Christian nation, dating from 301. That said, Francis is not the first pope to call the massacre a genocide. St. John Paul II wrote in a 2001 joint declaration with the Armenian church leader, Karenkin II, that the deaths were considered “the first genocide of the 20th century.”

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Gaffney gospel trio set to perform at Shaw Heights BY HAMLET FORT hamlet@theitem.com A Gaffney gospel trio will perform at Shaw Heights Baptist Church on Sunday, April 19, in Sumter. Tiffanie Goodwin, from Gaffney, Kelly Carter, from Jonesville, and Gilbert Hames from Gaffney form the Gospel Truth Trio. The group travels all over the state to perform gospel songs everywhere from barbecues to major church services to cruise ships. Goodwin and Hames started singing duets in their home church, with Hames playing guitar, and later asked Carter to join them to sing and play piano for a special service. “Everything just fell into place” after that, Hames said, and “before we knew it the Gospel Truth Trio had a tour bus and was on the road.”

The group has recorded three albums. The third is being released June 9 through Tate Music Group. The music will be available for purchase at most online stores after the release date, according to Hames. Gospel Truth Trio’s performances vary in style from “fast foot-patting songs to slow songs of inspiration” according to Hames. They usually run about an hour and include singing, piano, guitar and some comedy. “We like for our programs to be entertaining but also leave people with a blessing,” Hames said. This will be the third time the group has performed in Sumter. At 11 a.m. on April 19, the group will perform at Shaw Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Taylor. Hames and Goodwin attended Shaw Heights during the initial formation of Gospel Truth Trio.

CHURCH NEWS ALIVE Praise & Worship Center, 342 W. Liberty St., announces: * Saturday, April 25 — Spring community outreach giveaway of food and clothes for the whole family 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Lynam Road, announces: * Saturday, April 25 — Family and friends fundraiser day 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Entertainment and refreshments provided. Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1275 Oswego Highway, announces: * Sunday — The 96th anniversary of the church will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Chapel AME Church, McLeod Road, Paxville, announces: * Saturday, April 25 — Gospel Jubilees’ 19th anniversary celebration at 6 p.m. On the program: Chapel AME Church choir of Paxville; Calvary male chorus, Pinewood; the Brooks Family of Wedgefield; and many others. Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces: * Sunday — Pastoral anniversary celebration of the Rev. James L. and Ann Clark at 4 p.m. The Rev. Frank Williams Jr. will speak. Church of God by Faith Inc., 609 Atlantic Ave., announces: * Today-Saturday — South Carolina District Annual Youth Convention at 7:30 nightly. The S.C. District Choir will provide music. Concord Baptist Church, 1885 Myrtle Beach Highway, announces: * Sunday-Wednesday, April 26-29 — Spring Revival at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and then 7 nightly MondayWednesday. The Rev. Mark Barnette will speak. Special music each service. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, 25 Community St., announces: * Sunday, April 26 — Pre-revival worship at 10:30 a.m. * Wednesday-Friday, April 29May 1 — Revival at 7 nightly. Moderator Sammie D. Simmons will speak.

Cross Road Christian Fellowship / St. Peter Baptist Church, 845 Webb St., announces: * Sunday — Biker’s worship service at 11 a.m. Bishop Sylvester Francis III will speak. * Thursday-Friday, April 23-24 — Outside Revival at 7 nightly. Bishop Sylvester Francis III will speak. Dalzell United Methodist Church, 3330 Black River Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday-Friday, June 21-26 — Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 to 8 nightly. Free dinner will be served each evening at 5:30. This year’s program is “EVEREST — Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” For 4K through 6th grade. Fellowship Baptist Church, 705 W. Huggins St., Manning, announces: * Monday-Wednesday, April 27-29 — Spring Revival at 7:30 nightly. Pastor Jonathan Smith will speak. Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 182 S. Pike East, announces: * Sunday, May 3 — Gospel Melody Aires 35th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. On the program: Gospel Kings; Heavenly Aires; New Gospel Tones; and many more. High Hills Missionary Baptist Church, 6750 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, announces: * Sunday — Women’s Day observance during 10:15 a.m. worship. Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, Dalzell, announces: * Saturday, April 25 — Praise Dance Ministry anniversary program at 4 p.m. * Sunday, May 3 — Annual homecoming. Church school will begin at 9 a.m. with worship at 10 a.m. * Sunday, May 17 — Adult choir concert at 5 p.m. * Sunday, May 31 — Youth service. Love Covenant Church, 245 Oswego Road, announces: * Monday-Friday, May 1-15 — Accepting donations from 4

to 7 p.m. daily for a “bless the community” giveaway event. Requested items include: appliances; summer clothes (infant, children, women and men); shoes; cookware; furniture; electronics; toys; books; games; and miscellaneous items. Drop off at the child development center. Marvin Hodge Life Enrichment Center, 609 Miller Road, announces: * Sunday, April 26 — Gospel Jubilees’ 19th anniversary celebration at 4 p.m. On the program: McBride Sisters (Reunited) of Manning; Deacon Robert Burgess & Mighty Soul Searchers; New Gospel Tones; and many more. Mount Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 5918 S.C. 260, Manning, announces: * Saturday — Pastor’s banquet at 6 p.m. at F.E. DuBose Center, 3351 Sumter Highway. The Rev. Bennie Colclough of Providence Christian Church. * Sunday — Pastor’s anniversary program at 3 p.m. The Rev. Gary D. Miller will speak. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., announces: * Sunday — Woman’s Day / women’s ministry anniversary worship celebration at 10:45 a.m. Audrey P. Neal will speak.

New Haven United Methodist Church, 3159 Red Hill Road, Bishopville, announces: * Saturday — “Pastors Singing God’s Praises Together” will be held at 6 p.m. featuring Minister Anderia Arthur, the Rev. Derrick Arthur, Minister Tammie D. Benjamin and many others. For information, call the Rev. Raymond Cook Jr. at (803) 469-6294 or Hannah Hickmon at (803) 4286303. New Testament Lighthouse Church, 1114 Boulevard Road, announces: * Sunday-Friday, April 24 — Revival services at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and 7:30 nightly Monday-Friday. The Rev. Kirk Baker will speak. One Step Christian Ministries, 125 S. Nettles St., Bishopville, announces: * Saturday — Vocal training and choir workshop with brunch 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $10 per person to cover workshop materials and brunch. Wygelia Palmer, professional vocal clinician, will speak. * Sunday, April 26 — The Unity Voices second anniversary will be celebrated at 4 p.m. at Dennis Community Center, 410 Cedar Lane, Bishopville. Various choirs, praise dance groups and musicians will perform.

Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church, 1400 Mulberry Church Road, announces: * Sunday, April 26 — Women’s day service at 10:45 a.m. Audrey Potts Neal will speak.

Pinewood Baptist Church, S.C. 261, Pinewood, announces: * Sunday, April 26 — Lynda Randle (www.lyndarandle. com) will perform in concert at 6:30 p.m. A love offering will be received and refreshments will follow.

New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 3249 U.S. 15 S., announces: * Saturday, April 25 — Annual Health Fair 8 a.m.-noon. The focus will be on diabetes and hypertension and how they relate to kidney disease. There will be health activities for children. Call (803) 4814501.

Providence Baptist Church, 2445 Old Manning Road, announces: * Monday — Widow’s luncheon at 11 a.m. * Tuesday — Wylma DuBose Group WMU meeting at 10 a.m. at Joyce Hodge’s home.

New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 907 Legare St., announces: * Sunday — Church anniversary program at 9 a.m. The Rev. Cornell Hampton will speak.

South Jordan River Union announces: * Saturday — Youth conference. Workshops and Bible study beginning at 10 a.m. Oratorical speaker, singing and praise dancing at 2 p.m. Workshops will include par-

enting, fire safety and bullying. St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 7650 Summerton Highway, Silver community, Pinewood, announces: * Saturday — Adult Choir’s “Worst Dress Christian” program at 4 p.m. * Sunday — St. Mark window rally during 10 a.m. service. * Sunday, April 26 — April birthday month program at 3 p.m. Wear your colors. St. Paul AME Church, 835 Plowden Mill Road, announces: * Sunday, April 26 — Women’s Day celebration at 10 a.m. The Rev. Betty Jeffcoat Wannamaker, associate pastor of Bethel AME, Columbia, will speak. Gail Glover Faust, ministry of dance, will be featured. The Rock Church of Sumter, 365 N. St. Paul Church Road, announces: * Sunday — Friends and family day at 11 a.m. Prophet Anteeral Taylor will speak. Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., announces: * Saturday — Health and wellness fair 8 a.m.-noon * Saturday, April 25 — Women’s conference 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Registration fee: $10. * Sunday, April 26 — Women’s Day worship at 10 a.m. The Rev. Irene Anthony will speak. Unity Universal Baptist Church, 409 Boulevard Road, announces: * Sunday, April 26 — Church anniversary program at noon Apostle Frankie L. Perry will speak. Walker Avenue Church of God, 100 Walker Ave., announces: * Sunday — CWC Women’s Day program at 4 p.m. Minister Cherry Harvin will speak. Walker’s Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, 99 Walter Ave., announces: * Sunday — Homecoming to celebrate 41 years. Singing will begin at 10 a.m. with worship at 11 a.m. Burning Bridges will provide music.

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‘American Masters’ profiles legendary violinist BY KEVIN M C DONOUGH “American Masters” (8 p.m., PBS, TV-PG, check local listings) profiles a legend with the 2011 documentary “Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler.” The film travels from Heifetz’s birthplace, Vilnius, Lithuania, to his studio in Los Angeles and explores his life and career as a musician’s musician, as well as an ambassador bridging the world of classical music and popular culture. Interviews include such other great violinists influenced by Heifetz as Itzhak Perlman, Ivry Gitlis and Ida Haendel. There are also clips from popular entertainment, from Jack Benny to the Muppets to Woody Allen, whose very mention of Heifetz’s name became shorthand for excellence and perfectionism. Filmmaker Peter Rosen also found previously unseen 16mm footage from 1917 to 1985, documenting the violinist’s time before the Russian Revolution, his early days in New York, performances around the world and his life in Los Angeles. Heifetz died in 1987. “American Masters” has been running on PBS since 1986 and has earned 28 Emmys, an Oscar and a dozen Peabody Awards. It’s a vital part of the PBS schedule. In a recent editorial appearing in both The New York Times and on billmoyers.com, legendary television producer Norman Lear (“All in the Family”) worried that PBS was going to move its “Independent Lens” and “POV” series out of prime time in many markets, reducing the impact of documentary programs that bring alternative visions and voices to the public. Should PBS retreat from documentaries, it would not only be a failure to serve the public, it would be bad broadcasting and bad business. Documentaries have exploded over the past decade. Sure, a lot of people pay to stream old TV shows and movies on Netflix, but documentaries are an essential part of its library. For all of the chatter about “Game of Thrones,” HBO’s documentaries are among the most talked-about part of its schedule. Last month, HBO ran the Oscarwinning documentary “Citizenfour,” completed the mesmerizing multipart series “The Jinx” and aired the jaw-dropping expose on Scientology “Going Clear.” And it did so in the month leading up to the launch of its new streaming venture, HBO Now. HBO is in the business of making itself indispensable to people who want to be involved in the cultural

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CULT CHOICE The 2014 documentary “Atari: Game Over” (8:30 p.m., Showtime, TV-14) explores conflicting legends about the 1983 home video game “E.T. the Extraterrestrial”: its commercial failure, its burial in a massive landfill in Alamogordo, New Mexico, and its role in the game maker’s demise.

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Musician Jascha Heifetz is the subject of tonight’s “American Masters” documentary “Jascha Heifetz: God’s Fiddler” airing at 8 p.m. on PBS. conversation, and documentaries are a big part of that. PBS should take note. “American Masters” was created nearly 30 years ago by filmmaker Susan Lacy. In 2013 she left PBS. She now works for HBO.

ond assault on his city on “Vikings” (10 p.m., History, TV-14). • Billy invites Josh over to watch a baseball game on “The Comedians” (10 p.m., FX, TV-MA). • Louie hosts an open-mike night on “Louie” (10:30 p.m., FX, TV-MA).

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• Miniature golf and murder don’t mix on “Bones” (8 p.m. Fox, TV-14). • A plane crash fills the wards on “Grey’s Anatomy” (8 p.m., ABC, TV14). • Rowan’s return changes the game on “Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC, TV14). • A skeptic’s murder may be a link to a terror threat on “Elementary” (10 p.m., CBS, TV-14). • New information may help Aliyah on “American Crime” (10 p.m., ABC, TV-14). • Emperor Charles reacts to a sec-

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ASHINGTON — Americans, perhaps more than anyone, worship the future and resent the past. This is never truer than during a political season. It doesn’t matter whether the past (meaning all of four years ago) trumps the present — or whether the future carries a whiff of emKathleen bers and smoke — we Parker gallop into tomorrow like a dog who mastered the screen door latch, and find little worthy of regard in yesterday. All of which is problematic for Hillary Clinton as she begins another presidential run. Among other things, she must persuade voters to ignore her association with a time gone by. A few questions naturally arise: How do you run on change when you were aboard the hope-and-change train? How do you distinguish yourself from your predecessor when you worked for his administration? How do you sell tomorrow on yesterday? The juxtaposition of yesterday and tomorrow was vividly on display as both Clinton and Republican Sen. Marco Rubio announced their candidacies this week. Once Americans regained their equilibrium from this staggering news, they must have noticed the stark contrast between the two. One is a 67-year-old grandmother, who, though her resume exceeds most others in the race so far, is loaded down with several pieces of excess baggage. The other is a 43-year-old, bilingual retail politician, married with four young children, and — if elected — a first in his own category: a president born to Cuban immigrants. More to the point, it is probably safe to say that he can’t buy beer without a photo ID, which isn’t always helpful when you want to be taken seriously. But Rubio’s relative youth underscores Hillary’s yesterdayness. The contrast hasn’t escaped Rubio, who said during his announcement, “Yesterday is over, and we are never going back.” Contrast, too, the way each announced his and her candidacies — Rubio from Miami’s Freedom Tower, where Cuban refugees in the 1960s moored themselves for processing upon arrival to the U.S. Hillary made hers from the remote perch of a YouTube video, consisting of a series of vignettes that felt like a commercial interruption of regularly scheduled programming. It features diverse people in various poses of human interaction — the pregnant African-American couple, the Hispanic entrepreneur opening his first business, the Asian student, the soon-to-be married gay couple, the mom and young daughter flexing their muscles in girl-a-darity. Diversity and inclusiveness. Got it. At the end of this ennui-inducing marshmallow roast of good feelings and American awesomeness, Hillary materializes as an apparition of The Good Mom, eager to help (e) veryday (a)mericans find the

‘How do you run on change when you were aboard the hope-and-change train? How do you distinguish yourself from your predecessor when you worked for his administration? How do you sell tomorrow on yesterday? ‘ uppercase key — and perhaps a nice glass of milk. Otherwise, there was no there there. No passion, no policy, no pie. At least, couldn’t there be pie? The series concludes with a retired woman driving along (her path, get it?) and talking about reinvention. Whereupon Hillary, air-brushed and luminous, surfaces to say that she, too, is reinventing herself. “I’m running for president.” Very short, very sweet. Her platform? To help people get ahead, not just get by, because when American families are strong, guess who else is strong? America! Cheesiness is hardly a fresh face, and Photoshop is cheaper than Botox. To be perfectly mean, the furrowed brow is rarer in Washington than compromise, so no one’s judging. What happens at the dermatologist stays at the dermatologist. But appearances will be more than mere optics in 2016. Between Hillary and anyone else but Jeb Bush (or perhaps Lindsey Graham), the choice represents a generational crossroads. Hillary’s first-woman aspiration is powerful, but, like our light bulbs, doesn’t have the wattage it once did. A younger generation likely considers shattering the glass ceiling less urgently compelling than do Hillary’s peers. Millennials helped put the first African-American in the White House the last time Hillary ran, and they fully expect to see a woman there during their lifetime. Many might also wonder why a first woman is more important than, say, a first Hispanic? Or a first libertarian, who happens to speak to such universally urgent concerns as government spying and civil rights abuses? Finally, haven’t most recognized that electing someone partly to check a box — or to feel virtuous — is a lousy way to choose a commander in chief ? Senators of little experience, beware. (Rubio was Florida’s speaker of the house when he was still in short pants.) At the end of her video, Hillary says she’s touring the country “because it’s your time.” What she really means, you can safely reckon, is that it’s her time. She may have stood in line too long. Kathleen Parker’s email address is kathleenparker@ washpost.com. © 2015, Washington Post Writers Group

COMMENTARY

A very fluid race for the Republican nomination

wo weeks ago, Ted Cruz announced his candidacy for president at Liberty University, and last week, Rand Paul announced at the Galt House hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. Marco Rubio announced this week at the Freedom Tower in Miami. Others will follow. So Michael what Barone have we learned about the race for the Republican nomination for president so far? 1.) Nobody is running away with it. In no national poll of Republican primary voters this year has any one of the dozen or so candidates tested received more than 20 percent of the vote. And only twice has any candidate received more than 20 percent in the multiple polls conducted in the four early states of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Nevada. Some commentators expected Jeb Bush to jump into a significant lead when he made it clear he would in time announce. That hasn’t happened. At this point in the 2000 cycle, Gallup showed George W. Bush with over 50 percent of the primary vote. Jeb Bush’s current Real Clear Politics average is 17 percent, just tenths of a percentage point ahead of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. Republican primary voters are shopping around, uncertain whom to back, with nothing approaching a consensus choice. 2.) Numbers can move fast. Speaking of Walker, on Jan. 24, he gave a wellreceived speech at the Freedom Summit in Des Moines. The next round of polls showed him shooting up from single digits in the middle of the pack to double digits up at the top. And not just in Iowa, but also nationally — including New Hampshire, South Carolina and elsewhere. Evidently, some significant quantum of Republican primary voters are paying attention to what is happening not only in their own media markets but all across the nation. They’re keeping up on dig-

ital media. Walker is not the only one who has benefited. In the three national polls and one South Carolina poll conducted since his announcement, Ted Cruz also moved from single digits to double digits, and money followed. Now we’ll see whether Rand Paul’s numbers increase. In any case, it seems Republicans are ready to move around, moving some candidates up sharply and others, as Rick Perry and Herman Cain learned in 2011, down the totem poll. 3.) Money doesn’t have much to do with this, at least so far. Political reporters like to keep tabs on how much money candidates are raising and if they’re making progress attracting big money donors to sympathetic superPACs. That, like poll numbers, is a measure of support, but it doesn’t seem dispositive yet. In his Wall Street Journal column, Karl Rove sketched out how much money serious candidates need to raise. Clearly, several candidates will raise enough to hire staff and lease headquarters this year. Big money comes in handiest, to judge from the last two Republican cycles, in buying attack ads against opponents, especially in the short intervals between early caucuses and primaries. But in a multi-candidate field, there’s always a risk that if Candidate A spends big bucks against Candidate B, voters will recoil against both, and the real benefit will go to Candidate C. Money can boomerang. Also, the Internet makes it possible to raise late money even faster than you can spend it: Scott Brown, when he suddenly looked to have a serious chance to be elected the 41st vote against Obamacare, was raising $1 million a day in January 2011. So don’t assume the biggest-buck candidate will have an inevitable advantage in early 2016. 4.) Issues and events can reshape the race. Republican primary voters in 2014, after watching provocative Senate candidates lose winnable races in 2010 and 2012, shunned them in 2014 primaries. The positive reaction to Cruz’s articulate

‘Some commentators expected Jeb Bush to jump into a significant lead when he made it clear he would in time announce. That hasn’t happened. At this point in the 2000 cycle, Gallup showed George W. Bush with more than 50 percent of the primary vote. Jeb Bush’s current Real Clear Politics average is 17 percent, just tenths of a percentage point ahead of Wisonisn Gov. Scott Walker.’ and non-emollient announcement suggests some are now willing to take a chance on one. Look for more of that if Hillary Clinton’s numbers keep falling. The ISIS beheadings last August and terrorist advances since have made Republican voters less isolationist. That made Rand Paul’s views on foreign policy less appealing -- and apparently caused him to strike a different note in his announcement. Bottom line: It’s a very fluid race and an opportunity for candidates to offer new ideas and expand the electorate — two things Republicans need to maximize their chances in November 2016. Michael Barone is a senior political analyst for The Washington Examiner. © 2015 creators.com

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SUPPORT GROUPS AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA Women’s Meeting — Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA Spanish Speaking — Sunday, 4:30 p.m., 1 Warren St. (803) 775-1852. AA “How it Works” Group — Monday and Friday, 8 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call (803) 494-5180. Al-Anon “Courage to Change” Support Group — Tuesday, 7 p.m., Alice Drive Baptist Church, Room 204, 1305 Loring Mill Road. Call Dian at (803) 316-0775 or Crystal at (803) 775-3587. 441 AA Support Group — Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 p.m., Hair Force, 2090-D S.C. 441. AA Summerton Group — Wednesday, 8 p.m., town hall. Manning Al-Anon Family Group — Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Behavioral Health Building, 14 Church St., Manning. Call Angie Johnson at (803) 435-8085. C/A “Drop the Rock” Group — Thursday, 9:30 p.m., 1154 Ronda St. Call Elizabeth Owens at (803) 607-4543.

MONDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Vitiligo Support Group — second Monday of each month, 5:45-6:45 p.m., North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Call Tiffany at (803) 316-6763. Find us on Facebook at Sumter Vitiligo Support.

TUESDAY MEETINGS: Sumter Connective Tissue Support Group — 1st Tuesday of Jan., March, May, July, Sept. and Nov., 7 p.m., 180 Tiller Circle. Call (803) 773-0869. Mothers of Angels (for mothers who have lost a child) — Every Tuesday, 6 p.m., Wise Drive Baptist Church. Call Betty at (803) 469-2616 or Carol at (803) 469-9426. EFMP Parent Exchange Group — Last Tuesday each month, 11 a.m.-noon, Airman and Family Readiness Center. Support to service members who have a dependent with a disability or illness. Call Dorcus Haney at (803) 895-

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AccuWeather® ﬁve-day forecast for Sumter WEDNESDAY MEETINGS: Sickle Cell Support Group — last Wednesday each month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., South Sumter Resource Center, 337 Manning Ave. Call Bertha Willis at (803) 774-6181.

THURSDAY MEETINGS: TOPS S.C. No. 236 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Thursdays, 9 a.m., Spectrum Senior Center,1989 Durant Lane. Call Diane at (803) 775-3926 or Nancy at (803) 469-4789. Asthma Support Group — Every 1st Thursday, 6 p.m., Clarendon County School District 3 Parenting Center, 2358 Walker Gamble Road, New Zion. Call Mary Howard at (843) 659-2102. Alzheimer’s Support Group through S.C. Alzheimer’s Association — Every 1st Thursday, 6-8 p.m., McElveen Manor, 2065 McCrays Mill Road. Call Cheryl Fluharty at (803) 9057720 or the Alzheimer’s Association at (800) 636-3346. Journey of Hope (for families members of the mentally ill), Journey to Recovery (for the mentally ill) and Survivors of Suicide Support Group — Each group meets every 1st Thursday, 7 p.m., St. John United Methodist Church, 136 Poinsett Drive. Call Fred Harmon at (803) 905-5620.

FRIDAY MEETINGS: Celebrate Recovery — Every Friday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. program, Salt & Light Church, Miller Road (across from Food Lion). For help with struggles of alcohol, drugs, family problems, smoking, etc. Wateree AIDS Task Force Support Group — Every third Friday, 11:30 a.m. Contact Kevin Johnson at (803) 778-0303.

SATURDAY MEETINGS: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Support Group — 1:30 p.m. every third Saturday, 3785 Blackberry Lane, Lot 7. Call Donna Parker at (803) 481-7521.

TODAY

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Mostly cloudy with Considerable clouds a few showers

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Chance of rain: 60%

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Chance of rain: 65%

Chance of rain: 55%

NNE 8-16 mph

NNE 6-12 mph

N 4-8 mph

SE 4-8 mph

S 8-16 mph

WSW 8-16 mph

TODAY’S SOUTH CAROLINA WEATHER

Gaﬀney 60/52 Spartanburg 62/53

Greenville 61/53

Columbia 66/57

Temperatures shown on map are today’s highs and tonight’s lows.

Sumter 65/56

IN THE MOUNTAINS Aiken 65/56

ON THE COAST

Charleston 72/61

Today: A passing shower or two. High 70 to 74. Friday: A thunderstorm in the area; warmer in northern parts. High 74 to 78.

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SUMTER THROUGH 4 P.M. YESTERDAY

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SUN AND MOON 7 a.m. yest. 358.06 75.62 75.34 97.38

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Flood 7 a.m. 24-hr stage yest. chg 12 7.36 -0.13 19 4.09 -0.09 14 5.12 -0.07 14 3.16 +0.11 80 77.49 -0.54 24 6.50 none

River Black River Congaree River Lynches River Saluda River Up. Santee River Wateree River

0.10" 0.97" 1.52" 15.70" 10.64" 12.81"

NATIONAL CITIES City Atlanta Chicago Dallas Detroit Houston Los Angeles New Orleans New York Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix San Francisco Wash., DC

Full pool 360 76.8 75.5 100

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Precipitation 24 hrs ending 4 p.m. yest. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Last year to date Normal year to date

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Manning 66/57

Today: Cool with a couple of showers. Winds northeast 8-16 mph. Friday: A shower or thunderstorm around. Winds light and variable.

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City Florence Gainesville Gastonia Goldsboro Goose Creek Greensboro Greenville Hickory Hilton Head Jacksonville, FL La Grange Macon Marietta

Today Hi/Lo/W 65/57/sh 80/65/t 59/53/sh 67/58/r 71/61/sh 59/51/r 61/53/sh 57/51/sh 72/65/c 76/65/t 70/58/c 67/55/sh 65/54/sh

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City Marion Mt. Pleasant Myrtle Beach Orangeburg Port Royal Raleigh Rock Hill Rockingham Savannah Spartanburg Summerville Wilmington Winston-Salem

Today Hi/Lo/W 60/48/sh 72/62/sh 67/63/sh 65/58/sh 72/63/c 63/55/r 60/52/sh 63/54/sh 74/62/c 62/53/sh 70/60/sh 67/60/r 58/51/r

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Weather(W): s–sunny, pc–partly cloudy, c–cloudy, sh–showers, t–thunderstorms, r–rain, sf–snow ﬂurries, sn–snow, i–ice

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MEGAMILLIONS TUESDAY

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3-7-25-68-71 Megaball: 3; Megaplier: 5

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2-10-21-29-47; Lucky Ball: 6

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USC SUMTER BASEBALL

No time for a bad slide Fire Ants control own region destiny with series versus last-place Titans BY JUSTIN DRIGGERS justin@theitem.com Last weekend, the University of South Carolina Sumter baseball team was no-hit for the better part of 13 innings, found itself facing seemingly insurmountable deficits twice and all the while had the Region X lead hanging in the balance by a thread. As it turns out, though, it might have the best series the Fire Ants have had all year – one that could propel them to their third regular-season title and fourth postseason bid. USCS took three of four games from Spartanburg Methodist at Riley Park, earning a 2-1 victory in eight innings in the opener despite just one hit and rallying from four runs down in their last at-bat in the second game. The Fire Ants won the third game 3-1 behind starting pitcher Will Smith before dropping the finale 8-7 despite coming back from a 6-run deficit to tie the game at 7-7. “Without a doubt, one of the strangest weekends I’ve ever been a part of,” USCS head coach Tim Medlin said. “I can’t say enough about the way our guys fought and scrapped their way back and found ways to win those games.” The improbable victories put the Fire Ants in the driver’s seat for the Region X regular-season championship. USC Sumter is 15-7 and has a slight lead over second-place Florence-Darlington Tech (137). USC Lancaster (14-8) and Pitt Community College (14-8) are just a game behind. And on paper, the scenario could not be any better for the Fire Ants. USCS (31-16) and Guilford Tech (9-17) will play a pair of doubleheaders beginning on Saturday at 1 p.m.

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University of South Carolina Sumter’s Mickey Dugan, left, slides into home during last weekend’s Region X series against Spartanburg Methodist College at Riley Park. The Fire Ants are currently in first place and control their destiny this weekend as they travel to Guilford Tech. in Jamestown, N.C. The Titans sit at the bottom of the standings at 5-15. FlorenceDarlington and USC Lancaster will play each other while Pitt is on the road at USC Salkehatchie (7-15). But Medlin warned that’s just on paper. “Guilford can pitch the ball as well as anybody else in this league,” he said. “They’ve got a win over Spartanburg Methodist and they’ve got a couple wins over Louisburg and Salkehatchie. They can beat people and they’ve done it. If we don’t go up there and play well, the other teams will be

REGION X STANDINGS 1 USC Sumter 15-7 2 Florence-Darlington Tech 13-7 3 (Tie) USC Lancaster 14-8 3 (Tie) Pitt CC 14-8 5 Spartanburg Methodist 13-11 6 USC Salkehatchie 7-15 7 Louisburg 7-17 8 Guilford Tech 5-15

more than happy to pass us.” The Titans’ top three starters all had earned run averages under 4.00 prior to Sunday’s games. Kanoa Hironaka led the team with a 2.53 ERA in 42

2/3 innings pitched. Matt Orth (3.35) and Braxton Shetley (3.62) each had 35 strikeouts. The Guilford bullpen and lineup have not fared quite so well. The team ERA sits at a notch above 5.00 while the team batting average is under .250. Only Zach Michalski (.348) and Dalton Smith (.328) are batting over .285 for the Titans. “Their starters have really done a good job of keeping them in ballgames,” Medlin said. “They’ve had the same problem that a lot of us have had at times and that’s not being able to swing the bats

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Spieth must turn focus to RBC Heritage BY PETE IACOBELLI The Associated Press

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Jordan Spieth, front right, looks to carry the momentum from his Master’s victory into this weekend at the RBC Heritage.

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Masters champion Jordan Spieth is back to work this week at the RBC Heritage Classic after two days celebrating his victory at Augusta National and being showered with attention. Spieth arrived at Sea Pines Resort late Tuesday night after a media whirlwind in New York since tying Tiger Woods’ Masters record of 18-

under 270 to capture the green jacket. The 21-year-old said it was a dizzying stretch with 26 appearances and interviews in 25 hours. “It was a little crazy in New York having paparazzi know where we were going to eat dinner even though we never told anybody,” Spieth said Wednesday. Spieth doesn’t believe the success will change him. In fact, he said he upheld his

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for a deadly late-night shooting, sealing the downfall of an

and sat down after the jury forewoman pronounced him guilty in the slaying of Odin Lloyd, a 27-year-old landscaper and amateur weekend football player who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancee. The conviction carries a mandatory sentence of life without parole and automatically triggers

THURSDAY: 7:30 p.m. on ESPNU FRIDAY: 7 p.m. on SEC Network SATURDAY: 1 p.m. on ESPN2 RADIO: WNKT-MF 107.5 will carry each game

Current skid no concern to Carolina veterans BY NEIL WHITE The State

an appeal to Massachusetts’ highest court. Hernandez’s mother, Terri, and his fiancee, Shayanna Jenkins, cried and gasped when they heard the verdict. Jenkins wept loudly on his mother’s shoulder. Hernandez, his eyes red,

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Ex-NFL star Hernandez convicted of murder, sentenced to life athlete who once had a $40 million contract and a standout career ahead of him. HERNANDEZ Hernandez, 25, who had been considered one of the top tight ends in professional football, pursed his lips

VANDY AT USC

COLUMBIA— The South Carolina baseball team’s veterans understand the gravity of their situation. The Gamecocks have lost 12 of their past 18 games, including nine of 12 in SEC play, and the window is closing on their chances to have a strong season. After giving up 38 runs in three blowout losses to Florida last weekend and dropping a midweek game to Presbyterian, the Gamecocks (23-15) must find a way to get this season turned around. No. 5 Vanderbilt (28-10), the defending national champs, come to Carolina Stadium for a three-game series that begins Thursday. Junior second baseman Max Schrock (.317,

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BY MICHELLE R. SMITH The Associated Press

well on certain days. It’s about making adjustments and we’ve struggled with that at times. “But I feel really good about our guys and our mindset going into this game. We’ll see how we handle it.” The Fire Ants also won the regular-season crown in 2009 and 2011. They captured their first Region X tournament title last year. The regular-season winner and tournament champion, which each earn a spot in this year’s Eastern District Tournament, will be held in lower New York.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015

SCOREBOARD

CENTRAL DIVISION

TV, RADIO TODAY

6 a.m. -- Professional Golf: European PGA Tour Shenzhen International First Round from Shenzhen, China (GOLF). 1:30 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Milwaukee at St. Louis or Kansas City at Minnesota (MLB NETWORK). 3 p.m. -- International Soccer: Europa League Quarterfinal First Leg Match -- Napoli vs. Wolfsburg (FOX SPORTS 1). 3 p.m. -- International Soccer: Europa League Quarterfinal First Leg Match -- Zenit St. Petersburg vs. Sevilla (FOX SPORTS 2). 3 p.m. -- PGA Golf: The Heritage First Round from Hilton Head Island (GOLF). 6 p.m. -- College Softball: Southern Utah at Brigham Young Doubleheader Game One (BYUTV). 6:05 p.m. -- Talk Show: Sports Talk (WPUB-FM 102.7, WDXY-FM 105.9, WDXY-AM 1240). 7 p.m. -- WNBA Basketball: WNBA Draft from Uncasville, Conn. (ESPN2). 7 p.m. -- LPGA Golf: LPGA LOTTE Championship Second Round from Oahu, Hawaii (GOLF). 7 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Miami at New York Mets or Philadelphia at Washington (MLB NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Playoffs FirstRound Series Game One -- Pittsburgh at New York Rangers (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 7 p.m. -- College Baseball: Tennessee at Kentucky (SEC NETWORK). 7:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Playoffs FirstRound Series Game One -- Detroit at Tampa Bay (CNBC). 7:30 p.m. -- College Baseball: Vanderbilt at South Carolina (ESPNU, WNKTFM 107.5). 8:30 p.m. -- College Softball: Southern Utah at Brigham Young Doubleheader Game Two (BYUTV). 9 p.m. -- College Softball: Baylor at Oklahoma (ESPN2). 9:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Western Conference Playoffs FirstRound Series Game One -- Minnesota at St. Louis (NBC SPORTS NETWORK). 10 p.m. -- Major League Baseball: Arizona at San Francisco (MLB NETWORK). 10:30 p.m. -- NHL Hockey: Stanley Cup Western Conference Playoffs FirstRound Series Game One -- Winnipeg at Anaheim (CNBC). 12:30 a.m. -- NASCAR Racing: K&N Pro Series West King Taco Catering/ NAPA Auto Parts 150 from Irwindale, Calif. (NBC SPORTS NETWORK).

PREP SCHEDULE TODAY

Varsity Baseball Summerville at Sumter, 6:30 p.m. Darlington at Lakewood, 6:30 p.m. Manning at Marlboro County, 6:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball Marlboro County at Crestwood, 6:30 p.m. Darlington at Lakewood, 5 p.m. Lamar at East Clarendon, 6 p.m. Varsity Boys Golf Manning, Lee Central at C.E. Murray, 4:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Trinity-Byrnes, 4 p.m. Orangeburg Prep at Thomas Sumter (at Beech Creek Golf Club), 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Thomas Sumter at Florence Christian, 6 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Soccer The King’s Academy at Lakewood, 6 p.m. Varsity Softball Manning at Sumter, 7 p.m. East Clarendon at Johnsonville, 6:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Orangeburg Prep, 5 p.m. Junior Varsity Softball Manning at Sumter, 5 p.m. East Clarendon at Johnsonville, 5 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis Cardinal Newman at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Varsity Track and Field Lakewood, Manning, Marlboro County at Hartsville, 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY

Varsity Baseball Sumter at Conway, 6:30 p.m. Crestwood at Marlboro County, 6:30 p.m. Hartsville at Manning, 6:30 p.m. Kingstree at Lee Central, 6:30 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Wilson Hall, 7 p.m. Robert E. Lee at The King’s Academy, 5 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson Academy, 6:30 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball Harstville at Sumter, 6 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson Academy, 4 p.m. B Team Baseball Robert E. Lee at The King’s Academy, 3:30 p.m. Varsity Boys Soccer Conway at Sumter, 7:30 p.m. Marlboro County at Crestwood, 7:30 p.m. Lakewood at Darlington, 7:30 p.m. Manning at Hartsville, 7:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at First Baptist, 6 p.m. Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Conway at Sumter, 6 p.m. Manning at Hartsville, 6 p.m. The King’s Academy at Wilson Hall, 5 p.m. Varsity Girls Soccer Sumter at Conway, 7:30 p.m. Marlboro County at Crestwood, 6 p.m. Lakewood at Darlington, 6 p.m. Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Sumter at Conway, 6 p.m. Varsity Softball Sumter at Conway, 6:30 p.m. Crestwood at Marlboro County, 7 p.m. Darlington at Lakewood, 7:30 p.m. Hartsville at Manning, 7:30 p.m. Kingstree at Lee Central, 6:30 p.m. Gray Collegiate Academy at East Clarendon, 7:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee at Wilson Hall, 4 p.m. Thomas Sumter at Calhoun Academy, 5 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson Academy, 5:30 p.m. Fountain Inn Christian at Sumter Christian (DH), 4 p.m. Junior Varsity Softball Crestwood at Marlboro County, 5:30 p.m. Darlington at Lakewood, 5:30 p.m. Hartsville at Manning, 5:30 p.m. Gray Collegiate Academy at East Clarendon, 5:30 p.m. Wilson Hall at Robert E. Lee, 4 p.m. Clarendon Hall at Andrew Jackson Academy, 4 p.m. Varsity Boys Tennis Conway at Sumter, 4:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Varsity Baseball East Clarendon at Chesterfield, 2 p.m. Junior Varsity Baseball Manning at Calhoun County (DH), noon East Clarendon at Chesterfield, 11 a.m. Varsity Track and Field Wilson Hall, Robert E. Lee at Heathwood Hall, 10 a.m.

MLB STANDINGS By The Associated Press

AMERICAN LEAGUE EAST DIVISION Boston Tampa Bay Baltimore Toronto New York

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L 2 3 4 4 5

Pct .750 .625 .500 .500 .375

GB – 1 2 2 3

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Kansas City Detroit Chicago Cleveland Minnesota WEST DIVISION

7 7 3 3 1

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GIRLS AREA ROUNDUP

TSA’s DeMonte no-hits Gray Collegiate in win

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Boston 8, Washington 7 Detroit 2, Pittsburgh 0 Baltimore 4, N.Y. Yankees 3 Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2 Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland 1 Texas 8, L.A. Angels 2 Oakland 4, Houston 0 L.A. Dodgers 6, Seattle 5

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Cleveland 4, Chicago White Sox 2 Washington at Boston, 1:35 p.m. L.A. Angels at Texas, 2:05 p.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Kansas City at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m.

TODAY’S GAMES

Kansas City (J.Vargas 1-0) at Minnesota (Milone 1-0), 1:10 p.m. Tampa Bay (Archer 1-1) at Toronto (Aa.Sanchez 0-1), 7:07 p.m.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

Chicago White Sox at Detroit, 1:08 p.m. Atlanta at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Baltimore at Boston, 7:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. Cleveland at Minnesota, 8:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Houston, 8:10 p.m. Oakland at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Texas at Seattle, 10:10 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE By The Associated Press EAST DIVISION W Atlanta 6 New York 5 Philadelphia 3 Miami 3 Washington 2 CENTRAL DIVISION W Cincinnati 5 Chicago 4 St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 3 Milwaukee 2 WEST DIVISION W Colorado 6 Los Angeles 5 San Diego 5 Arizona 4 San Francisco 3

L 3 3 5 6 6

Pct .667 .625 .375 .333 .250

GB – 1/2 21/2 3 31/2

L 3 3 3 5 5

Pct .625 .571 .500 .375 .286

GB – 1/2 1 2 21/2

L 2 3 4 4 6

Pct .750 .625 .556 .500 .333

GB – 1 11/2 2 31/2

TUESDAY’S GAMES

Boston 8, Washington 7 Detroit 2, Pittsburgh 0 Miami 8, Atlanta 2 N.Y. Mets 6, Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 3, Chicago Cubs 2 San Diego 5, Arizona 1 L.A. Dodgers 6, Seattle 5 Colorado 4, San Francisco 1

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

Miami 6, Atlanta 2 Washington at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Detroit at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Milwaukee at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Arizona at San Diego, 9:10 p.m. Seattle at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

DALZELL – Emily DeMonte tossed a no-hitter to lead Thomas Sumter Academy to a 2-0 victory over Gray Collegiate Academy on Tuesday at the TSA field. DeMontre had nine strikeouts. Logan Morris was 3-for-3 for the Lady Generals while Carmen Silvester and Haley Hawkins were both 2-for-3 with an RBI.

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MYRTLE BEACH – Sumter High School fell to 2-3 in Region VI-4A as it lost to Carolina Forest 4-0 on Tuesday at the CF field. The Lady Gamecocks are 8-3 overall.

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past Gray Collegiate Academy 11-8 on Tuesday at the TSA field. Hunter also pitched five innings to earn the victory and help TSA improve to 8-2 on the season. Caileigh Bryant went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run, Lauren Jones had two hits and an RBI and Diamond Gibson had an inside-the-park home run and two RBI. WILSON HALL 9

CRESTWOOD 14

MANNING 21

CAROLINA 8

Crestwood High School fell to 0-7 in Region VI-3A with a 24-14 loss to Manning on Tuesday at the CHS field. Torijuana Raymond was 3-for-4 with four runs batted in and three runs scored for the Lady Knights, who are 1-10 overall. Jada Thompson was 4-for-5 with four runs, Katelyn Barwick had four RBI and a run and Mary Kay Weatherford had two RBI.

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Wilson Hall defeated Carolina Academy 9-8 on Monday at Patriot Park SportsPlex. Madison Elmore picked up the win in relief and went 2-for-4 at the plate with a run and an RBI. Madison Sliwonik had two hits, a run and an RBI, Andie Grae Wingate had two hits, a run and two RBI and Becca Cromer had two hits and an RBI. Kinsley Waynick had a hit, two runs and an RBI.

Crestwood High School lost to Manning 21-10 on Tuesday at the CHS field. Kiersten Hollin and Constance Kirby both scored two runs and drove in a run for the Lady Knights. THOMAS SUMTER 11 GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY 8

DALZELL — Ellie Hunter had four hits, two RBI and two runs to lead Thomas Sumter Academy

BOYS AREA ROUNDUP

Generals, Swampcats earn 2-2 tie DALZELL – Thomas Sumter Academy and Laurence Manning Academy played to a 2-2 tie on Wednesday at General Field. Jackson Gaulke and Noah White scored the two goals for the Generals. WILSON HALL 3 THOMAS SUMTER 1

DALZELL – Wilson Hall defeated Thomas Sumter Academy 3-1 on Tuesday at General Field. Jackson Gaulke scored the goal for TSA. John Bracewell had an assist.

TODAY’S GAMES

Milwaukee (Fiers 0-1) at St. Louis (Lackey 0-0), 1:45 p.m. Philadelphia (Hamels 0-1) at Washington (Fister 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Miami (Cosart 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Gee 0-1), 7:10 p.m. Arizona (Bradley 1-0) at San Francisco (Bumgarner 1-1), 10:15 p.m.

VARSITY SOCCER

JUNIOR VARSITY SOCCER THOMAS SUMTER 4 WILSON HALL 2 DALZELL – Thomas Sumter Academy

defeated Wilson Hall 4-2 on Tuesday at General Field. Mason Warren scored two goals to lead TSA. Ethan Thomas and Richard Huntley both scored a goal and Brent Byard had an assist.

VARSITY BASEBALL MANNING 19 CRESTWOOD 7 Crestwood High School fell to 0-7 in Region VI-3A with a 19-7 loss to Manning on Tuesday at the CHS field. Collin Kremer led the Knights, 2-16 overall, going 2-for-2 with a run and three RBI. Christian Buford was 3-for-3 with two runs and Cole Benenhaley was 3-for-4 with an RBI.

FRIDAY’S GAMES

San Diego at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. Philadelphia at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Atlanta at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Miami at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Cincinnati at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

NHL PLAYOFFS By The Associated Press

FIRST ROUND (Best-of-7; x-if necessary)

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Montreal vs. Ottawa Wednesday, April 15: Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m. Friday, April 17: Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19: Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m. Tampa Bay vs. Detroit Thursday, April 16: Detroit at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18: Detroit at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23: Tampa Bay at Detroit, 7 p.m. N.Y. Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Thursday, April 16: Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18: Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 8 p.m. Monday, April 20: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Washington vs. N.Y. Islanders Wednesday, April 15: N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 7 p.m. Friday, April 17: N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19: Washington at N.Y. Islanders, Noon Tuesday, April 21 : Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

St. Louis vs. Minnesota Thursday, April 16: Minnesota at St. Louis, 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18: Minnesota at St. Louis, 3 p.m. Monday, April 20: St. Louis at Minnesota, 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: St. Louis at Minnesota, 9:30 p.m. Nashville vs. Chicago Wednesday, April 15: Chicago at Nashville, 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 17: Chicago at Nashville, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19: Nashville at Chicago, 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 21: Nashville at Chicago, 9:30 p.m. Anaheim vs. Winnipeg Thursday, April 16: Winnipeg at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18: Winnipeg at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. Monday, April 20: Anaheim at Winnipeg, 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 22: Anaheim at Winnipeg, 9:30 p.m. Vancouver vs. Calgary Wednesday, April 15: Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Friday, April 17: Calgary at Vancouver, 10 p.m. Sunday, April 19: Vancouver at Calgary, 10 p.m. Tuesday, April 21 : Vancouver at Calgary, 10 p.m. x-Thursday, April 23: Calgary at Vancouver, TBA x-Saturday, April 25: Vancouver at Calgary, TBA x-Monday, April 27: Calgary at Vancouver, TBA

SPORTS ITEMS

Lowry leads Raptors to record 49th win TORONTO — Kyle Lowry scored 26 points and the Toronto Raptors wrapped up the regular season with their franchise record 49th victory, beating the Charlotte Hornets 92-87 on Wednesday night. Jonas Valanciunas added 18 points, DeMar DeRozan had 16 and Terrence Ross 13 for the Raptors. They will open the playoffs at home on Saturday. BUSCH: NO TIMETABLE FOR RETURN AFTER WRECK

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — As he pulled off pit road at Daytona International Speedway moments before the season-opening Xfinity Series race, Kyle Busch said he looked to the left and noticed for the first time a concrete wall along the race track. Roughly two hours later, it was Busch who slammed into that wall in what he called “a whale of a hit, the hardest I’ve ever had.” The NASCAR driver broke his left foot and right leg in the Feb. 21 crash, which has sidelined him for an undetermined length of time. TIGERS 7 GARDNER-WEBB 5

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Toronto’s Kyle Lowry (7) shoots over Charlotte’s Marvin Williams during the Raptors’ 92-87 victory on Wednesday in Toronto. The Raptors set a franchise record with 49 wins. innings to lead Clemson to a 7-5 victory over GardnerWebb at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Wednesday . The Tigers improved to 2018, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs fell to 17-20. The Tigers took advantage of two errors to score four unearned runs in the third inning after the first two batters were retired. Steven Duggar laced a tworun double, then Tyler Krieger and Reed Rohlman hit run-scoring singles. Clemson added a run in the fourth inning and two more in the fifth inning on runscoring doubles by Rohl-

man, who extended his hitting streak to 11 games, and Chase Pinder. PHELPS CONFIRMS HE’S AIMING FOR 5TH OLYMPICS IN RIO

MESA, Ariz.— Michael Phelps is aiming to compete in a fifth Olympics next year in Rio, although the 18-time Olympic champion won’t swim in the world championships this summer. Phelps confirmed his intention to make one last run at the Olympics on Wednesday. From wire reports

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MLB ROUNDUP

Haren, Hechavarria lead Marlins past Braves ATLANTA — Dan Haren gave up three hits in seven innings, Adeiny Hechavarria went 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-2 on Wednesday. With its second straight victory, Miami has its first winning streak of the seaHAREN son. Haren (1-0) allowed just three base runners — two walks in the first and an error by second baseman Dee Gordon that let Freddie Freeman reach in the fourth — before Andrelton Simmons got the first hit off the righthander with two outs in the fifth. Cameron Maybin led off the Atlanta sixth with his second homer of the season to make it 5-1. Kelly Johnson led off the Braves’ seventh with his first homer of the season to cut the lead to 5-2. Haren, who was replaced by Mike Dunn to begin the eighth, walked two and struck out five. The Marlins went up 2-0 in the third on Gordon’s two-run double. They took a 4-0 lead on Hechavarria’s first homer, a two-run shot in the fifth. Celebrating his 26th birthday, Hechavarria has gone 7 for his past 11, raising his average to .242 after beginning the season 1 for 22. He added a sacrifice fly to make it 6-2 in the ninth. Atlanta starter Eric Stults (0-1) gave up five hits, four runs and two walks with two strikeouts in five innings. Cody Martin, the first Braves reliever, allowed Michael Morse’s first homer of the season in the sixth, which put the Marlins up 5-0. Gordon has reached safely

in eight of nine after going 2 for 4 and raised his average 14 points to.378. AMERICAN LEAGUE INDIANS 4 WHITE SOX 2 CLEVELAND— Trevor Bauer won consecutive starts for the first time in his threeplus seasons in the major leagues, helping the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 Wednesday to stop a four-game losing streak, Bauer (2-0), who pitched six hitless innings against Houston in his first start this season, held the White Sox without a hit until Jose Abreu singled leading off the fourth. Chicago loaded the bases with one out, but J.B. Shuck fouled out and Geovany Soto struck out. Making his 36th big league start, Bauer gave up two runs, four hits and four walks in six innings with eight strikeouts.

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BOSTON — Wilson Ramos hit a three-run double and Ian Desmond a solo homer during Washington’s six-run third inning, and the Nationals beat the Boston Red Sox 10-5 Wednesday to avoid a threegame sweep. Tyler Moore had a two-run homer that helped back Gio Gonzalez (1-1), who gave up five runs — four earned — and six hits in six innings. Nationals right-hander Rafael Martin pitched two scoreless innings in his major league debut, striking out his last five batters. From wire reports

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Miami’s Adeiny Hechavarria follows through on a 2-run home run in the Marlins’ 5-2 victory over the Braves on Wednesday in Atlanta. Hechavarria had three hits and three runs batted in.

ANGELS 10 RANGERS 2

ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike Trout had three hits, scored twice and drove in a run to back another win in Texas for Hector Santiago as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Rangers 10-2 in a series finale Wednesday. Santiago (1-1) allowed one run and four hits over seven innings, with five strikeouts and two walks. The left-hander is 4-0 with a 2.15 ERA in five career starts at Texas, one win came with the Chicago White Sox in 2013. He joined the Angels last season. Los Angeles went ahead to stay with a six-run second off Anthony Ranaudo (0-1), the right-hander making his Texas debut while starting in place of injured Derek Holland.

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SHAW AAFES Gas Station & Shoppette commitment to the RBC Heritage in part to chase down Rory McIlroy for world No. 1. “I wouldn’t come to a tournament just to come to a tournament, especially with that goal still in mind,” said Spieth, who moved to No. 2 in the world rankings with the Masters’ win. Spieth has had two victories and two runner-up finishes in his past four events. He would have liked to have had his normal pre-tournament preparations at Harbour Town Golf Links. Instead, he’ll go into his first-round tee time Thursday not having played a hole of practice on the tricky, Pete Dyedesigned layout. “I’m sure Jordan’s wiped,” said Kevin Streelman, the Par-3 contest winner at Augusta National last week who finished tied for 12th behind Spieth. “But he’s 21 years old, he can handle it.” Spieth has had success here the previous two years, finishing ninth in 2013 and 12th last year. The RBC Heritage gave him an invite two years ago when Spieth was a rising, yet largely unknown 19 -year-old trying to make his way on tour. The top-10 finish, Spieth said, helped his confidence and status on the PGA Tour. “This tournament helped with job security,” Spieth said. “So it’s a tournament that’s close to me and I love it here.” Most Masters champions — and many of the game’s best players — take the next week off after a pressure-packed week at Augusta National. Spieth heads a group of five ranked in the top 20 of the world (No. 10 Jim Furyk, No. 14 Patrick Reed, No. 17 Matt Kuchar and No. 19 Billy Horschel are the others) to compete this week. Streelman enjoys playing right after a major, knowing his game is honed in and peaking after a Grand Slam event. “Your game is really primed and amped up,” he said. “I’m very prepared.” Kuchar is the tournament’s defending champion, holing out from a green-side bunker on the 72nd hole to defeat Luke Donald by a stroke.

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FIRST TEE

7:10 a.m. — John Huh, Dudley Hart, Billy Hurley III 7:20 a.m. — Bryce Molder, Blake Adam s, Gozalo Fernadez-Castano 7:30 a.m. — Chad Campbell, Jason Kokrak, Branden Grace 7:40 a.m. — John Merrick, K.J. Choi, Kenny Perry 7:50 a.m. — Alex Cejka, Brian Harman, Kevin Stadler 8 a.m. — Steven Bowditch, Ken Duke, Martin Laird 8:10 a.m. — Ben Martin Seung-Yul Noh, Chasson Hadley 8:20 a.m. — Kevin Streelman, Derek Ernst, George McNeill 8:30 a.m. — Scott Verplank, Luke Guthrie, Andres Gonzales 8:40 a.m. — Andres Romero, Spencer Levin, Brice Garnett 8:50 a.m. — Freddie Jacobsen, Brendon de Jonge, Zac Blair 11:50 a.m. — Jeff Overton, Graham deLaet, Scott Langley 12 p.m. — Johnson Wagner, Ricky Barnes, Jim Renner 12:10 p.m. — Bo Van Pelt, Martin Flores, Joost Luiten 12:20 p.m. — Chris Kirk, Jonas Blixt, Boo Weekley 12:30 p.m. — Robert Streb, Ben Crane, Louis Oosthuizen 12:40 p.m. — Jordan Spieth, Patrick Reed, Matt Kuchar 12:50 p.m. — Webb Simpson, Graeme McDowell, Ernie Els 1 p.m. — Nick Taylor, Camilo Villegas, Stewart Cink 1:10 p.m. — Aaron Baddeley, Jason Bohn, Robert Allenby 1:20 p.m. — Cameron Tingale, Daniel Summerhays, Anibran Lahiri 1:30 p.m. — Richard Sterne, Cameron Smith, Scott Vincent

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CAROLINA FROM PAGE B1 27 RBIs) believes it’s a matter of rediscovering the bounce in their step that led to a 17-3 record to start the year. “We’re not too deflated. All those guys in that locker room still want to go out there and win ballgames. There’s no giving up,” Schrock said. “We’re still going to play every game as hard as we can. It’s been frustrating, but a few guys just need a few knocks to fall here or there to build some confidence back up. “Everyone’s confidence right now is pretty low because we’ve been losing, but we can turn it around real quick.” USC learned this week that top starter Wil Crowe will miss the rest of the season with a torn elbow ligament that will require surgery. That’s going to further stretch the rest of a pitching staff that has struggled in recent weeks. Junior left-hander Jack Wynkoop (4-4, 3.20 ERA) said USC can recover from the extended slump. “We need to start playing our best baseball at this point in the season and try to get some momentum going and ride that on through the rest of the year,” Wynkoop said. “Everybody is going to play loose and have fun and just enjoy the game. We’re so lucky to be here playing for the Gamecocks. It’s a great program. We’re going to do everything we can to turn this around.” USC’s inconsistency each game – propelled in large

part by an unsettled lineup due to players underachieving – has created a tight team that now doubts itself. “Are they a little bit taken aback with what’s occurred? I think so,” USC coach Chad Holbrook said. “They’re human beings and they’re kids. I also think that with each baseball game comes great opportunity. That’s the way we have to look at it. I hope their attitude is let’s go play a great game.” The Commodores, who lead the SEC East with an 11-4 mark, have lost four of their past five games, including a pair of midweek contests. But they still have one of the nation’s top pitchers, right-hande “Somebody has got to step up and get the big hit or make the big play,” Holbrook said. “I can’t do that part for them.” Senior outfielder Elliott Caldwell (.375, 24 RBIs) said the Gamecocks can win the five SEC series remaining despite the difficulty of the schedule. He sees no quit in his teammates at a program that has made 15 straight NCAA tournament appearances. “We can’t give up. We’ve got to keep fighting,” Caldwell said. “We’ve got to keep plugging away no matter what the circumstances are.” Holbrook is not ready to write this season off. “I believe we’re still good enough to put ourselves in a good enough position to win,” he said. “It’s going to take as good of baseball as we’ve played.”

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HERNANDEZ FROM PAGE B1 mouthed to them: “Be strong. Be strong.” Lloyd’s mother also cried. Jurors deliberated for 36 hours over seven days before rendering their decision, which also included convictions on weapons charges. “The jury found that he was just a man who committed a brutal murder,” District Attorney Thomas Quinn said after the verdict. “The fact that he was a professional athlete meant nothing in the end.” Lloyd was shot six times early on June 17, 2013, in a deserted industrial park near Hernandez’s home in North Attleborough. The motive has never been explained. Police almost immediately zeroed in on the former Pro Bowl athlete because they found in Lloyd’s pocket the key to a car the NFL player had rented. Within hours of Hernandez’s arrest, the Patriots cut him from the team. The team declined to comment on the verdict. Prosecutors presented a wealth of evidence that Hernandez was with Lloyd at the time he was killed, including home security video from Hernandez’s mansion, witness testimony and cellphone records that tracked Lloyd’s movements. Hernandez’s lawyer, James Sultan, acknowledged for the first time during closing arguments that Hernandez was there when Lloyd was killed. But the attorney pinned

the shooting on two of Hernandez’s friends, Ernest Wallace and Carlos Ortiz, saying his client was a “23-year-old kid” who witnessed a shocking crime and did not know what to do. Wallace and Ortiz will stand trial later. Prosecutors have suggested Lloyd may have been killed because he knew too much about Hernandez’s alleged involvement in a 2012 drive-by shooting in Boston that killed two. But they were not allowed to tell the jury that because the judge said it was speculation. As a result, they never offered jurors a motive beyond saying Hernandez appeared angry with Lloyd at a nightclub two nights before the killing. In the 2012 case, Hernandez is accused of gunning down a pair of men over a spilled drink at a nightclub. All 12 jurors and three alternates spoke to reporters Wednesday, saying they were shocked by the defense admission that Hernandez was at the scene of the killing — an acknowledgement that they said helped confirm that he was guilty. They also described how the judge talked to them privately after they reached their decision and told them about other allegations and evidence not presented in the case, including the 2012 slayings and the last texts Lloyd sent minutes before he died saying that said he

was with “NFL.” The jurors said that information reaffirmed their feeling that they had made the right decision. In the Lloyd killing, the defense argued that investigators fixated on Hernandez because of his celebrity and conducted a shoddy investigation in their zeal to confirm their suspicions. Prosecutors said Hernandez organized the killing, summoned his two friends to help carry it out and drove Lloyd and the others to the secluded spot in the industrial park. During closing arguments, prosecutors also accused Hernandez of pulling the trigger, though under the law it was not necessary to prove who fired the shots to convict him. Security video from inside Hernandez’s home showed him holding what appeared to be a gun less than 10 minutes after Lloyd was killed. The surveillance system also captured Hernandez, Wallace and Ortiz relaxing at his home hours after Lloyd was shot, hanging out in the basement “man cave,” lounging by the pool and cuddling Hernandez’s baby daughter. Lloyd’s sister, Olivia Thibou, said Wednesday that prosecutors in the trial were her “dream team.” Defense lawyers left the courthouse without commenting. Hernandez, a native of Bristol, Connecticut, was an All-American out of the University of Florida who was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round in 2010.

OBITUARIES NORRIS THOMAS Norris Thomas, age 69, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 9, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on Oct. 31, 1945, in Clarendon County, he was a son of the late James and Josephine West THOMAS Thomas. Affectionately known as “Dump,” he was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. He was a member of New Hope AME Church, Pinewood. He leaves to mourn his passing: three daughters, Kendra Parker, Barbara Griffin and Trena McGee; two sons, Leon Thomas and Timothy Cheek; two brothers, Euline Thomas and Richard Lee Thomas; six sisters, Thena Ramsey, Josephine Talley, Henrietta West, Margarette Cantey, Catherine Hamid and Marilyn Montgomery; three stepchildren, Teresa Rubens, Jacklyn Owens and James Owens; a special friend, Daisy Guest; 15 grandchildren; and a host of close relatives and friends. Funeral services for the late Norris “Dump” Thomas will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday at New Hope AME Church, Pinewood, with the Rev. Jacqueline Hurston, pastor, officiating. Final resting place will be the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Dyson’s Home for Funerals Chapel. Mr. Thomas will be placed in the church at noon, one hour prior to the service. The family is receiving friends at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Eulene and Agnes Thomas, 1350 Burton Road, Pinewood. Online condolences may be sent to www.dysonshomeforfunerals.com. Professional services entrusted to Dyson’s Home for Funerals, 237 Main St., Summerton, (803) 485-4280.

Mrs. Rush was retired from the USDA. She was a volunteer at Tuomey Regional Medical Center and a member of Camden’s Women’s Business Association. She was a former worthy matron of the Eastern Star. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, granny, greatgranny, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Leonard A. Rush and his wife, Karen, of California and James S. Rush of Tennessee; one daughter, Delores Gray Rush of Sumter; four grandchildren, Christian H. Lyles and her husband, Gerald, Mandi L. Wilson and her husband, Patrick, Katharine Gray Rush and Erik A. Rush; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Delores “Dolly” Gray Vierra. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Alice Drive Baptist Church with Dr. Clay Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Camden. Pallbearers will be Hamilton Betchman, Gerald Lyles, Erik Rush, James S. Rush, Leonard A. Rush and Patrick Wilson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Bullock Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 or to the SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

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Shirley Gray Rush, age 85, beloved wife of 66 years to Stewart Austin Rush, died on Monday, April 13, 2015, at her residence. Born in Washington, D.C., she was a daughter of the late Walter McNeely Moore and Mary LibRUSH scomb Moore.

Martin Luther Holman, 78, died on Monday, April 13, 2015, at Roper St. Francis Hospital, Charleston. He was a son of the late Rev. Martin Holman and Irene Brunson Holman Harry. This is a courtesy announcement of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. com.

ELIZA H. MCFADDEN OLANTA — Eliza Herring McFadden, 86, widow of Luther McFadden Sr., died on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at Carolinas Hospital System, Florence. She was born on July 14, 1928, in Turbeville, a daughter of the late Rufus and Alma Brown Herring. The family will be receiving friends at the home of her daughter, Gaynell McFadden, 1639 Olanta Highway, Turbeville. Services are entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

A. George of Connecticut; one brother, Kurt A. Brackert of Connecticut; 20 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brackert was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph H. Brackert. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel with Jock Hendricks officiating. Inurnment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park cemetery. Memorials may be made to Alice Drive Baptist Church, 1305 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150. You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home for the arrangements.

EVOIN L. WILLIAMS LYNCHBURG — Evoin Lowery Williams, 59, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence. She was born on Feb. 25, 1956, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Lawrence Jr. and Elizabeth Van Buren Lowery. The family is receiving friends at her residence, 2274 U.S. 76, Lynchburg. These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.

JOHN O. BRACKERT John Otto Brackert, age 86, beloved husband of Barbara Ann Brackert, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late John Adolph Brackert and Mary Barbara Brackert. Mr. Brackert was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and later lived in Fairfield, Connecticut, where he built homes. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He moved to South Carolina in 2007 and was a member of Black Rock Congregational Church in Fairfield and Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, John F. Brackert and Mark T. Brackert, both of Florida; one daughter, Jan K. Brackert of Florida; two stepsons, Charles G. Vinson of Indiana and David L. Vinson of Arizona; two stepdaughters, Deborah S. Eley of Indiana and Cathy

ABRAHAM MITCHELL Abraham Mitchell, 82, husband of Katheryn Workman Mitchell, died on Monday, April 13, 2015, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born on Nov. 19, 1932, in Sumter County, he was a son of the late William and Minnie Holliday Mitchell. The family is receiving friends and relatives at the home, 6440 Dinkins Mill Road, Rembert. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Williams Funeral Home Inc.

LEE G. JENKINS Lee G. Jenkins, 71, departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Windsor Manor, Summerton, after a long term illness. Lee Grant was born on July 8, 1943, in Lee County, a son of the late Sylvester Johnson and Evelina Jenkins. “Buster,” as he was affectionately known to all who knew and loved him, attended the public schools of Lee County. After graduating, he moved to New York, where he made his living as a mechanic. In July 2006, he relocated to his birth home in Sumter and reunited with his church family at Mount Olive AME Church. Buster was a great guy, loved to talk, full of jokes, fun

and laughter. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and came in contact with him. He leaves to cherish his memories: three brothers, William Jenkins and James (Janette) Jenkins, both of Sumter, and Otha Johnson of Woodrow; two sisters, Rosa Lee Wactor and Bertha McCoy, both of Sumter; one godbrother, John H. Gallishaw of Brooklyn, New York; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister-in-law, Mary Louise Jenkins; and a brother-in-law, Joseph Wactor Sr. Homegoing celebration will be held at noon on Friday at Mt. Olive AME Church, 2738 Woodrow Road, Woodrow, with the Rev. Dr. Friendly J. Gadson, pastor, eulogist, assisted by the Rev. Janette Jenkins and Evangelist Virginia Brunson. The family is receiving family and friends at the home of his brother, William Jenkins, 511 Church St., Sumter, and at the home of his sister, Rosa Lee Wactor, 27 Pine St., Sumter. The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. The procession will leave at 11:20 a.m. from the home of his sister. Floral bearers and pallbearers will be family and friends. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Garden, Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr. com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc. com. Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

JOSEPH S. ALSTON REMBERT — Joseph Sie “Butch” Alston, 63, husband of Lottie Huggins Alston, departed this life on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, in Sumter. He was born on Aug. 6, 1951, in Sumter County, to Louise Stavis Alston and the late Josh Alston. The family is receiving friends at the home of his mother, Louise Alston, 7985 Camden Highway, Rembert. Service of remembrance will be announced later by Whites Mortuary LLC.

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how painful it was, how upset it made me and how different I felt from my classmates because of it. I told myself as a child that when I grew up, I’d never let my daughter go through the same torment. I still feel that way. Should we wait a few more years, or should I buy the products I need and teach her what she’ll be doing for the rest of her life? Hairy situation in Arizona DEAR H.S. —Your husband may mean well, but he may not realize what being the object of ridicule can do to a little girl’s self-esteem. You’re that child’s mother, and you know what to do — so do it. Sometimes girls have to stick together, and this is one of them. DEAR ABBY — I recently took a long international flight. The man sitting next to me

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TO MINOR(S) OVER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND/OR MINOR(S) UNDER FOURTEEN YEARS OF AGE AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM THE MINOR(S) RESIDES AND/OR TO PERSONS UNDER SOME LEGAL DISABILITY: YOU ARE FURTHER SUMMONED AND NOTIFIED to apply for the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem to represent said minor(s) within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons upon you. If you fail to do so, application for such appointment will be made by the Plaintiff(s) herein. Columbia, South Carolina April 1, 2015

Vinyl Siding, vinyl windows install for $189 and seamless gutters by David Brown. 803-236-9296

Lawn Service

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to appear and defend by answering the Complaint in this foreclosure action on property located at 3136 Queen Chapel Rd, Sumter, SC 29153-9387, being designated in the County tax records as TMS# 233-00-01-052, of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer on the subscribers at their offices, 220 Executive Center Drive, Ste 109, Post Office Box 100200, Columbia, South Carolina, 29202-3200, within thirty (30) days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; except that the United States of America, if named, shall have sixty (60) days to answer after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to do so, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

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Land Clearing avail. includes: Digging ponds, excavation, and bulldozer work. Call T & N Septic Tank Co. at 803-481-2428 or 803-481-2421

Tender Care Home Health of SC Immediately Hiring RN's LPN's 888-669-0104 Email resume to: tchhemployment@att.net

TO THE DEFENDANT(S), Amy Nichole Floyd aka Amy Nichole Racine aka Amy Racine and Justin Paul Racine:

THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015

Home Improvements

only!

Thank you Dr. Smith for taking care of my Snookums. On April 25th let everyone know how much you love your veterinary by placing an ad in the Friday, April 25th issue of The Sumter Item.

DEADLINE: TUESDAY, APRIL 21 • 12PM Name ______________________________________ Phone ________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ City ____________________________ State ____________ Zip _____________ Pet’s name _________________________________________________________ Owner’s Name _____________________________________________________ Message

(limit 12 words)

___________________________________________________

Payment must accompany order: Total $ ______________ ❐ Check ❐ Visa ❐ Mastercard If paying with credit card: Card No.______________________ Exp. date_________________ Signature _______________________________________________________________________

20 N. Magnolia Street • Sumter, SC

803-774-1212 www.theitem.com

Please send a self addressed stamped envelope with picture so it can be mailed back.

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